Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS

1455 NW 107 AVE #462 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3467084
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778081
DBPR license2327128

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engaged in food preparation changing tasks and not washing hands and replacing gloves. Employee was coached to always wash hands and change gloves while changing task.

#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (62F – Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler as per manager two hour out. Staff moved cheese to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee Rene Mendoza as per manager hired less than two weeks and not proof of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

#17Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Rene Mendoza hired as per manager less than two weeks engaged in food preparation and not food handling certificate available.

#18Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed home defense insect killing stored at rack next to mop sink.

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and soda dispenser . Observed soda nozzles at soda dispensing machine soiled with a black substance like mold at front counter. Observed a black substance like mold at ice machine/bin.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in coolers at front counter and walk in cooler.

#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO tank unchained at dry storage area. Staff chained the tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/rusted AC vents all throughout the establishment.

#5Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned working containers store not inverted over three compartment sink rack

#6Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with mark not longer cleanable at small preparation table at front counter.

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the threshold rear door exit/entrance door.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors all throughout the kitchen preparation area and front counter area , under and behind storage racks and sinks.

#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights not shield over single service utensils rack at kitchen preparation area.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers at walk in cooler as well as the cooler floor.

#11Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed three compartment sink faucet in disrepair.

#12Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed old equipment , trays and old boxes stored at the rear of the kitchen and in top of walking cooler space.

#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under handwashing sink next to mop sink area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.