Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE

4444 W CYPRESS · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 29, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3422768
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8642218
DBPR license3911545

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner stored on cookline equipment Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with clear sanitizer not labeled Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed lime scale inside ice machine

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic container wet nesting on storage shelf adjacent to 3-compartment sink

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along fan and door frame of walk-in freezer

#5Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over door way to dry storage Discussed locations to place bug zapper

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in meat cooler

#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket store on floor on service line Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.