Lauderhill, Broward County

CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS

7948 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Lauderhill, FL 33351

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Dec 10, 2025
City
Lauderhill
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 24243435

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee IFSEA certificates expired Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Observed same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: To be observed 12-29 Time Extended

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 24222422

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee IFSEA certificates expired Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Observed same Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24222421

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk reach in freezer ice build up behind fan unit and on shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Observed same Time Extended

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-05-5

Detail 24155136

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee IFSEA certificates expired Warning

24-03-4

Detail 24155133

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed colander with food debris on clean ware washing rack. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24155135

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of "Nashville Hot Wing Sauce" jar in dry storage area Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24155134

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk reach in freezer ice build up behind fan unit and on shelves. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 24155137

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 23848217

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate test strips

53B-14-5

Detail 23848213

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-69-4

Detail 23848215

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer ice build up on back wall and back of fan unit Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23848218

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in bucket on food prep table submerged in water temping at 87F Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23848216

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops on floor by mop sink, not properly stored to dry

21-12-4

Detail 23848214

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on side of flip top, not stored in sanitizer bucket

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

05-08-4

Detail 23536998

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to locate thermometer Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23536995

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 white cutting boards at prep sink grooved with cut marks, black.

14-69-4

Detail 23536997

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer, on rim of door, the floor, and fan unit inside walk in. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23536999

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 77F°. Operator dumped out the water Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23536996

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris

Jul 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 22960659

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

05-08-4

Detail 22960661

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

08B-38-4

Detail 22960658

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of yellow onions in direct contact with floor in back storage area. Operator moved off floor onto shelving Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22960660

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22960663

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Charley's Sandwich to go boxes stored in direct contact with floor. Operator moved off floor onto proper shelving Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 22960662

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket stored in kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected to proper 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 22644772

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-13-5

Detail 22287027

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken and beef over ready to eat mushrooms in flip top cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 22287024

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator tomatoes prepared since 10:00am

03A-02-5

Detail 22287026

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced provolone (46F - Cold Holding) per operator less than two hours not prep or portion today.Operator placed in cooler Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

03D-06-5

Detail 22287029

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) per operator tomatoes prepared since 10:00am

51-11-4

Detail 22287025

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

13-07-4

Detail 22287030

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaging in food preparation.

14-69-4

Detail 22287028

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezing door.

10-06-5

Detail 22287031

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle in contact with crispy onions at flip top cooler.

10-07-4

Detail 22287032

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in bucket of standing water 85F at wing station

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 18

12A-16-4

Detail 21696709

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

50-17-3

Detail 21696707

High Priority - Observed establishment Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

01B-02-5

Detail 21696720

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS food out of danger zone after 4 hours, Per Operator bacon cooked at 10am held at room temperature (67F) Temperature at 3:14pm; See Stop Sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS food greater than 41°F shredded cheese from10am (46F - Cold Holding) per operator. Temperature at 3:30pm.

03A-02-5

Detail 21696721

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS food greater than 41°F shredded cheese from10am (46F - Cold Holding) per operator. Temperature at 3:30pm.

03B-01-6

Detail 21696717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS food out of danger zone after 4 hours, Per Operator bacon cooked at 10am held at room temperature (67F) Temperature at 3:14pm; See Stop Sale.

02C-03-5

Detail 21696704

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. Observed milk opened from 1/9th not date marked. Operator labeled product. Corrected On-Site

13-05-4

Detail 21696714

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long polished nails making fruit beverages,, preparing to go orders without wearing gloves.

11-27-4

Detail 21696712

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-20-5

Detail 21696708

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with ice chute rusty and slime like substance.

13-07-4

Detail 21696706

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee in food preparation wearing watch

08B-25-4

Detail 21696716

Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce.

10-06-5

Detail 21696710

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of tongs directly touching steak and chicken at cook line. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized utensils. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21696711

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils tongs stored in standing water less than 135 at wing station.

21-12-4

Detail 21696715

Basic - Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep line and cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 21696713

Basic - Observed heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.

25-06-4

Detail 21696705

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on storage shelf in kitchen area.

42-01-4

Detail 21696719

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 21696718

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed water bottle at ice cream station not labeled. Operator labeled squeeze bottle water. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 21239700

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods held in walk in cooler from 48-72hours per operator above 41F milk (49F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); turkey sliced (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46-49F) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Still observed Observed TCS foods held in walk in cooler from 48-72hours per operator above 41F milk (49F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); turkey sliced (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46-49F) Warning Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21239701

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods held in walk in cooler from 48-72hours per operator above 41F milk (49F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); turkey sliced (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46-49F) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods held in walk in cooler from 48-72hours per operator above 41F milk (49F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); turkey sliced (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46-49F) Warning Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 21239702

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at meat station and reach in topping station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-02: Time Extended

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 18

01B-02-5

Detail 21236251

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods held in walk in cooler from 48-72hours per operator above 41°F milk (49F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); turkey sliced (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46-49F) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21236234

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed TCS foods held in walk in cooler from 48-72hours per operator above 41°F milk (49F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); turkey sliced (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46-49F) Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21236235

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21236246

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. Observed milk opened 72 hours ago per operator stored in walk in with no date marking. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21236241

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold build up on self serve soda machine located in dining room. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21236239

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink located at prep area used to store degreaser,glass cleaner, hanging on sides of the sink. Operator removed and stored chemicals correctly. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21236237

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken wings made from Sunday July 31st with no date marking. Observed pre cooked chicken wings made from Sunday July 31st stored in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21236243

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine located in dry storage soda box station with build up mold like substance. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21236247

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler at meat station and reach in topping station. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21236245

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21236236

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use ladle used to dispense oil stored on side of oven equipment. Operator removed and stored correctly. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21236249

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoop touching sugar and salt in containers held by ice tea station. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21236244

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs used to dispense cooked wings in standing water at 90°F stored on reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21236238

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in meat station and topping station with mold build up.. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21236250

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items located at ice tea machine area ,cook line,fryer area not inverted. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21236248

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed turkey stored in walk in cooler not covered. Operator placed turkey in container Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21236240

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21236242

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses Warning

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-05-4

Detail 20948367

High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink water in rear kitchen, fail to wash hands before resuming food service. Operator had employee wash hands. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20948366

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese hot hold - cheese sauce (90F - Hot Holding), per operator item stored in unit less than 2 hours. Operator turned up unit to heat item to 165°F. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20948369

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in water below 135°F (70°F). Operator removed and stored in clean dry container. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20948368

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo sandwich containers not inverted on cook line. Operator inverted at time of inspection.

Oct 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 20574871

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled the sanitizer and degreaser. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20574872

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored the ice bucket. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20574873

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site