Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS – BRANDON TOWN CENTER MALL

459 BRANDON TOWN CENTER · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3442222
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8731248
DBPR license3917449

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 17, 2024 12:37 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 17, 2024 4:01 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in cabinet at front counter. Employee eradicated, removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 25 rodent droppings observed behind ice machine and under prep sink.

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese in walk in cooler.

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in both hand sinks.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand sinks.

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink observed on counter near fruit toppings. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes on shelf next to ketchup packs. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor near walk in freezer. Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler had dust accumulation.

#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in walk in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter not inverted. Manager inverted **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

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