Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills
Last inspected:
7631 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541Part of: Charleys Philly Steaks Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills has 8 inspections on record dating from June 2022 to December 2025, with 4 total violations, all cited during a single inspection on September 9, 2024. Both violations documented were intermediate-priority handwashing deficiencies: a handwashing sink in the deli area was obstructed by a plastic container stored in the basin, and hand drying devices were not available at the handwashing sink in the ware washing area. Both issues were corrected on site during that inspection. The facility has been focused-inspected five times since September 2024 in response to prior requests, with no violations cited in any of these follow-up visits. The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door in lobby blocked by brooms and broken table. Manager moved items immediately to make door easily accessible **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills: FDACS Inspection History (8)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in Request # 5145964 were discussed with the person in charge during this visit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request # 5137736 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in Request # 5134175 were discussed with the person in charge during this visit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit done to assess previous inspection done by district inspector for evaluation purposes.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPfRepeat
Deli area: Hand washing sink basin next to oven was used to store plastic container. COS:
item was removed.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Deli department : hand drying devices not available at the handwashing sink at ware washing
area. COS: paper towel provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-904.11
Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without
protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or
spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service
or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with
the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Deli area: Single-use/service plastic lid for popcorn chicken not stored inverted. COS: Item
inverted or stored properly.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Deli Walk in cooler: excess debris on the floor and black residue.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in Request #5091792 were discussed with entity management during this visit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request # 5091563 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issue described in Request # 5080835 was addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills last inspected?
- Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills are: Shell stock requirements, Proper sewage disposal, Parasite destruction.
- How many health inspections has Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills had?
- Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills find?
- Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on October 24, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
- No, Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- When was Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills last inspected?
- Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 15, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills had?
- Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills find?
- Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 15, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 4-904.11: Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11.
- Has Charley's Philly Steak in Zephyrhills operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: McDonalds #28906(walmart) (2015).
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