CHARLEY'S
601 N CONGRESS AVE #406, Delray Beach FL 33445 · 917.573.0391
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart... cooking ground feef 125F to 136F on the stove, employee stated cooked is done, employee putting high volume fire to cooking properly. Cooked ground beef 193F
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled...sticky. Operator cleaned.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding to go food chicken with vegetables 125F, chili 128-132F in alto Sam, food being held less an hour, employee turned high temperature thermostat temperature get end of the inspection chicken 157F, chili 187F
Water leaking from pipe, sink at three compartments sink
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water and without soap. Employee washed hands properly after discussion.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.... handle container with raw chicken and then washed hands with gloves and handle meat sauce container with same gloves. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
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....shredded cheese 46F in reach in cooler by the front door, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....shredded cheese 46F in reach in cooler by the front door, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food...... roasted peppers 73F at kitchen, food prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee voluntarily discarded food.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....cooked taco meat 143F at walk in cooler in dipper than 4 inches container with covered. Took another temperature about 40 minutes later it was 135F at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F according to food code. Operator removed covered and replace food coldest area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the walk in cooler. Employee provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...heavy soiled build up in handwashing sink at kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink....clogged handwashing sink at kitchen.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed bowl
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed wiping cloth
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation......baked beans date marked 8/22/24 in walk in cooler. See stop sale. Employee discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation......baked beans date marked 8/22/24 in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....stored floor fan front of the handwashing sink. Employee removed.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding turkey 66F in hot box being held less than two hours, employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Employee provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.... tomato sauce was prepped two days ago, boiled eggs over 24 hours at walk in cooler. Employee date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...bleach spray bottle, employee labeled.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.