Lakeside, Clay County

CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS

899 BLANDING BLVD, Lakeside, FL 32065

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
7 High Priority
Feb 20, 2026
City
Lakeside
County
Clay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Basic: 5Total: 12

12A-12-4

Detail 24384698

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee with gloved hands handled three sheets of raw beef and placed on grill then handled bread for sandwich to put into toaster with no handwash. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-7

Detail 24384696

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect near bag- in- box soda rack. Also, observed 1 live flying insect near mop sink.

35A-09-4

Detail 24384697

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 5 live ants on grate of soda machine in lobby. Employee removed grate and took to dish to wash and cleaned and sanitized tray of soda machine. No ants observed after cleaning. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24384700

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler three boxes of raw beef for sandwiches on shelf above ready to eat bacon bits and sliced turkey. Employee put boxes of raw beef on bottom shelf and moved all ready to eat food to top two shelves. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24384702

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Sliced provolone is stacked higher than fill line of pan. Employee removed some cheese and put in bottom of reach in cooler to bring temperature down. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24384694

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf under front counter, spray bottles of disinfectant and sanitizer and cans of stainless steel cleaner stored next to packs of napkins. Employee moved all chemicals to proper storage area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 24384692

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

13-07-4

Detail 24384695

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing sandwiches for customers.

14-11-5

Detail 24384699

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on both doors of flip top reach in cooler on cook line torn. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24384693

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor of walk-in freezer to right of door. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24384691

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back dry storage, box of paper towels stored on floor.

25-06-4

Detail 24384701

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Next to front prep sink, stack of to go boxes not inverted. Employee flipped all boxes over. Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 24004170

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Upon arrival, female employee was handling cell phone. She put cellphone into her pocket, put gloves on without washing her hands and began making two steak sandwiches for customers. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-09-4

Detail 24004168

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 6 live ants on root-beer nozzle of soda machine. Employee removed all nozzles and cleaned entire area. Did not observed any ants after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24004167

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf under front counter, 2 spray bottles of disinfectant and 2 cans of cleaner stored next to packs of napkins. Employee moved all chemicals off shelf and into back room. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 24004172

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.

02C-03-5

Detail 24004173

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. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, gallon of milk not date marked. Employee stated it was opened no earlier than Monday. Employee put Monday date on gallon of milk. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24004165

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On dry storage rack in back hallway near walk-in cooler, to go cup used as scoop in salt and pepper mix. Employee removed cup from product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24004166

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on both doors of flip top reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24004164

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer on floor right of door ice build up. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 24004169

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal rack across from 3 compartment sink, multiple pans stored with old labels on them. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24004171

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed cases of tomatoes and green peppers stored above plastic containers of prepped sliced onions and sliced green peppers. Repeat Violation

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 23690632

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line, handled cell phone then put gloves on and prepared food for customers without washing his hands.

35A-02-7

Detail 23690626

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect observed by clean dish rack across from triple sink. 2 live flying insects observed at front counter near container of fruit toppings. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23690631

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of stainless steel cleaner and spray bottle of disinfectant stored next to single service ramekins on back shelf of table entering the kitchen. Employee moved chemicals to different location. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23690630

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. In reach in cooler on cook line, gallon of milk not date marked. Employee stated it was opened yesterday morning.

22-02-4

Detail 23690629

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back kitchen, one green cutting board soiled on prep table. Also, hanging up by triple sink one green cutting board soiled. Also, interior of ice chute on soda machine in lobby has white calcium build up.

14-01-5

Detail 23690628

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On dry storage rack by walk-in cooler, to go cup used as scooper in container of salt and pepper mix. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23690620

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One water bottle on prep table near microwave on cook line. One water bottle on dry storage rack next to food products. Employee discarded both water bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23690623

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earbuds case and pack of gum on prep table in kitchen in front of microwave. Employee moved belongings. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23690621

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line with sandwich toppings both gaskets are torn on each door.

14-69-4

Detail 23690625

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice buildup up on floor by back shelf and also on side of door and door way into freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23690627

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line have build up of grease. Also, shelf below flat top grill has build up of food debris.

16-46-4

Detail 23690622

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On rack across from triple sink, multiple containers with old labels still on them present.

08B-17-4

Detail 23690624

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes and green bell pepper stored on shelf above prepped sliced bell peppers and sliced onions.

Sep 11, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 23019264

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.

03A-02-5

Detail 23019267

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler on make line, sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were in cooler less than three hours. Manager moved to walk in cooler to lower temperature. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23019265

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at triple sink filled with degreaser not labeled. Employee added label. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23019261

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table behind make line, two employee water bottles. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23019262

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on clean prep table next to cheese sauce dispenser. Manager removed phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 23019263

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter slates missing. Manager stated they were washed the night prior and have not been put back.

21-12-4

Detail 23019266

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in use on cutting board. Manager moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 15

12A-13-4

Detail 22566269

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line handled personal cell phone with gloved hands, and immediately began preparing french fries without removing gloves and washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 22566275

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, container of raw chicken stored on top of case of sub rolls. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22566271

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, cases of raw bacon stored over ready to eat tomatoes. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22566278

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.

11-27-4

Detail 22566276

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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 22566273

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with five employees working.

53B-02-5

Detail 22566279

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee working today.

14-01-5

Detail 22566267

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used to scoop salt/pepper mix in dry storage area.

12B-07-4

Detail 22566272

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee water bottles on prep counter on main cook line in kitchen. Bottles moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

12B-01-4

Detail 22566270

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee on cook line chewing food while working in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22566277

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep counter on cook line, employee phone stored. Phone moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22566281

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of sub rolls in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22566274

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from emergency exit in dining area.

51-18-6

Detail 22566280

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.

21-08-4

Detail 22566268

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket stored on cook line tested 0ppm. Solution discarded and bucket refilled. Retested 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-40-4

Detail 22199904

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation buckets on cook line reading 0ppm, employees remade all sanitation buckets to 150ppm. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22199905

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees making food orders with watches and bracelets on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 22199903

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of french fries in walk in freezer, manager corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22199902

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple stacks of to go containers that are not in use stored food contact surface up throughout cook line, manager began to turn over stacks of containers during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 21783096

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

51-13-4

Detail 21783095

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.