Lake Park, Palm Beach County

CHARLEY'S PHILLY STEAKS

101 N CONGRESS AVE, Lake Park, FL 33403

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 12, 2026
City
Lake Park
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 24237452

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Antiseptic spray stored with condiments on shelf by front counter. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved spray. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24237454

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24237453

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwashing sink. Advised operator proper uses for hand washing sink. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24237451

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce stored on the floor in dry storage. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24237455

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved tomatoes. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 23744570

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 8 live small flying insects located at prep sink in rear of kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Observed approximately 30 small flying insects at prep sink landing on shelves, in sink, at floor drain. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Observed approximately 10 small flying insects landing on shelves and wall. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: 4 small flying insects in dry storage area landing on boxes. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 23744569

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Same Admin Complaint

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 23609078

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 8 live small flying insects located at prep sink in rear of kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Observed approximately 30 small flying insects at prep sink landing on shelves, in sink, at floor drain. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Observed approximately 10 small flying insects landing on shelves and wall. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 23609075

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Same Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Same Admin Complaint

11-05-4

Detail 23609076

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 23609079

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23609077

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 23598819

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 8 live small flying insects located at prep sink in rear of kitchen. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Observed approximately 30 small flying insects at prep sink landing on shelves, in sink, at floor drain. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 23598817

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Same Admin Complaint

11-05-4

Detail 23598816

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Same Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 23598818

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Same Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23598815

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Same Time Extended

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 11

12A-16-4

Detail 23597524

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began preparing food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 23597521

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef, then proceeded to touch ready to eat bread without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 23597527

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands using hand sanitizer due to no hand soap throughout the entire establishment. Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23597523

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 8 live small flying insects located at prep sink in rear of kitchen. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 23597531

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license. Admin Complaint

41-05-4

Detail 23597528

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. A can of household pesticide stored on shelf with other chemicals. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-05-4

Detail 23597522

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23597525

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23597526

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23597530

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at any hand sink throughout establishment. Operator provided hand soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23597529

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottles of water on multiple prep tables. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 22991043

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of Marinara sauce dented. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-12-4

Detail 22991050

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw steak and then handled ready to eat toppings without washing hands, advised employee to wash hands.

12A-29-4

Detail 22991047

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling personal cell phone and then proceeded to handle squeeze bottles and seasoning containers without washing hands,Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 22991053

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At mop sink approximately 3 small flying insects landing on wall, At dry storage shelf approximately 8 small flying insects landing on cardboard boxes of straws and fry cartons Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 22991052

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. At walk in cooler container of milk which operator stated was opened yesterday morning not date marked. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22991044

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/ 4 employees present with no certified manager. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22991045

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 22991046

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 22991049

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwashing station no soap. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22991048

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several chemical bottles containing sanitizer, degreaser not labeled, educated operator on proper labeling procedures. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22991051

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles containing various sauces not labeled. Warning

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 22658533

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of Lions chocolate syrup, 2 cans of Full Red marinara sauce

12A-29-4

Detail 22658535

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee left work area to throw trash in garbage bin located in lobby and then returned to address milkshake machine and hand out to go order, never washed hands. Made operator aware.

01B-02-5

Detail 22658536

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. At make line flip top, Swiss cheese at 47F - cold holding operator stated that product was prepared and portioned last night. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding unit boneless chicken held at 117F - hot holding; operator stated that product was being held longer than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 22658531

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line flip top, Swiss cheese at 47F - cold holding; operator stated that product was prepared and portioned more than 4 hours ago, see stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 22658534

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding unit boneless chicken held at 117F - hot holding; operator stated that product was being held longer than 4 hours. See stop sale.

40-06-5

Detail 22658532

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep table, employee drink stored on prep table, operator removed.

Aug 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.