Bradenton, Manatee County

CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS

5315 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton, FL 34210

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
4 Intermediate
Dec 3, 2025
City
Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24223003

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used plastic gloves in handwashing sink in back food preparation area. Operator removed gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24223004

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwashing sink in back food preparation area. Operator replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24223002

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 no proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated operator and provided Copies of Employee health reporting agreements. Employees read and signed agreements. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24223001

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in back food preparation area. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24223005

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

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23970150

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless Steele scrubby in handwashing sink in front next to warming unit. Employee removed scrubby. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23970148

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand wash soap at handwashing sink in back food preparation area. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23970149

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil being stored on the floor in front area of establishment next to 2 drawer reach-in cooler. Operator moved oil off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 23665789

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken in 2 drawer warming unit at 116F. Operator stated that the chicken had been in the warming unit for approximately 1 hour. Operator turned up unit to bring temperature up on chicken. Observed chicken nuggets now at 182F. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23665788

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 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. Operator had copies of the health reporting agreement. Operator had employees on staff at the time of this inspection, read and sign agreements. Operator will have the other employees read and sign agreement. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

41-07-4

Detail 23500274

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cough syrup and nasal spray on shelf above bagged soda. Operator removed medicines. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed medicine improperly stored on shelf above bagged soda at the time of this inspection. Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 23500275

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed H. Starr and Y. Sibada with out any proof of food handlers training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed H. Starr and Y. Sibada without any proof of food handlers training at the time of this inspection. Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 23500273

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep area next to single serve containers on front line next to warming unit. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed employee beverage on food prep table next to single serve containers at the time of this inspection. Admin Complaint

16-46-4

Detail 23500276

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers in back dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed old labels on food containers in back dish area at the time of this inspection. Admin Complaint

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 23382012

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of cough syrup and nasal spray on shelf above bagged soda. Operator removed medicines. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-05-4

Detail 23382016

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed container of Ortho home defense at front counter next to single serve items. Operator removed chemical and place in garbage. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23382023

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken in single door flip top next to fryers over ready to eat pepper and onions. Educated operator on separation of raw and ready to eat foods. Operator moved peppers and onions. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23382018

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. Operator posted vomit clean-up sign. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23382020

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in dish area. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23382015

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. Observed H. Starr and Y. Sibada with out any proof of food handlers training. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23382019

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in dish area. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23382013

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep area next to single serve containers on front line next to warming unit. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23382022

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

10-20-4

Detail 23382021

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on warming unit handle in front food prep area. Operator removed tongs and placed in pan next to warming unit. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23382017

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 handle of container in sugar touching product. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23382014

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers in back dish area. Warning

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 22815004

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back warewashing hand wash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 22815005

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the back warewashing hand wash sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 22815006

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on the cook line prep tables.

40-06-5

Detail 22815003

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal items stored on top of food containers in the dry storage area.

25-06-4

Detail 22815002

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service containers not inverted or protected on the cook line. Operator inverted some containers. Corrective Action Taken

06-01-5

Detail 22815001

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings being thawed in standing water. Had operator turn on the sink. Corrected On-Site

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 10

41-24-4

Detail 22261351

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest strip hanging over soda boxes in back storage area. Operator moved pest strip. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22261352

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sliced chicken (61F - Cold Holding); Cooked onion (64F - Cold Holding) in roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight. Operator to discard Chicken and Cooked onions. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22261354

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced chicken (61F - Cold Holding); Cooked onion (64F - Cold Holding) in roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator stated items had been in cooler overnight. Operator to discard Chicken and Cooked onions. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22261357

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food items on dry storage shelf. Operator removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22261350

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 22261359

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22261356

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. No proof of employee agreements. Emailed to operator. Operator filled out agreement. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22261358

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of food warmer across from fryers. Employee removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22261353

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on hoods over fryers on cook line.

16-46-4

Detail 22261355

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers in walk in cooler and containers stored above triple sink.

May 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.