How many health inspections has CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE had?

CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE ever been shut down?

No, CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE?

The most frequently cited violations at CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE

8255 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando, FL 328199350

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: WE ARE STEAK ENTERPISES INC · License: SEA5807031

CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE in Orlando, FL has 20 inspections on record with 126 total violations (6.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

126Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 2, 2025

Inspection History (20)

May 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

May 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Jun 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Orange County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE had?: CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE ever been shut down?: No, CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE?: The most frequently cited violations at CHARLEY'S STEAKHOUSE are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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