Fort Myers, Lee County

CHARLEYS PHILLY STEAKS

4125 CLEVELAND AVE #1145, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Apr 21, 2026
City
Fort Myers
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

27-17-4

Detail 24526504

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water - handwash sink near walk in freezer low hot water pressure. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 24526501

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Majority of tanks secured with chain, one was not chained during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 24526503

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24526502

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair - gasket/seal at bottom of walk in cooler door needs replaced. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Time Extended

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 24524850

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. The operator states they have been in cooler since 11, and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24524852

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. The operator states they have been in cooler since 11, and discarded. Observed deli turkey (47F - Cold Holding) and shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter. The operator closed the lid where turkey was holding, and moved the cheese to bottom of reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

27-17-4

Detail 24524853

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water - handwash sink near walk in freezer low hot water pressure. Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24524851

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Majority of tanks secured with chain, one was not chained during inspection. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 24524848

Basic - Containers of clear liquid fry shortening not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near walk in freezer. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 24524854

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing near mop sink. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24524849

Basic - Equipment in poor repair - gasket/seal at bottom of walk in cooler door needs replaced. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24524847

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 24260751

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Swiss cheese 52F cold hold, American cheese 52F cold hold less than 4 hours per operator. Operator switched out old product with new and put time/temperature control for safety foods in working reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

27-17-4

Detail 24260750

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low pressure of hot water at handwash sink in back food prep area.

10-12-5

Detail 24260749

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Operator placed ice scoop in container. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24260752

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped water. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24260753

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-06-4

Detail 23542984

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

36-03-4

Detail 23542986

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed ice buildup cove molding by mop sink.

16-46-4

Detail 23542985

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label still on plastic containers on shelf by hand wash sink.

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23130149

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On in reach in cooler: cut mushrooms (61F - Cold Holding); sliced peppers and onions (59F - Cold Holding); ambient air (59F - Cold Holding). Operator Called repair service. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23130148

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. Operator cleaned item. Warning

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

16-32-5

Detail 22742252

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22742247

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. All food handler certificates as expired. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22742250

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured tank near ice machine. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22742251

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22742249

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food not stored 6 inches off the floor, items are stored approximately 1 inch off of the floor. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22742246

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22742245

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 2 old labels on clean containers. Operator removed labels. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22742244

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink faucet as leaking. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22742248

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler as rusted and pitted. Warning

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

06-06-5

Detail 22551732

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed potato fries slacking a5 room temperature. Operator moved items to cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22551731

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door gasket on walk in freezer.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-17-4

Detail 22154598

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between in between reach in cooler and counter. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 21782572

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

10-08-5

Detail 21782571

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

12B-07-4

Detail 21365920

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple improperly stored employee beverages.

10-08-5

Detail 21365919

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 20784592

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2021. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20784590

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20784588

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice machine. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20784591

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and counter in front. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20784589

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed deli meat thawing in standing water. Operator began running water over items. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-25-4

Detail 20427032

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face mask then return to food prep. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20427031

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham (47°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49°F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52°F - Cold Holding); Parmesan cheese (49°F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Establishment has frequently opened walk in cooler this morning, and observed ambient air temperature fall from 51°F to 47°F in 30 minutes. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20427034

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table in back room. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20427033

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 20427035

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers on rack above Three Compartment Sink. Operator removed labels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning