CHARLEY’S CHEESE STEAK AND WINGS
8145 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33614
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $1,440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025055624 | Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 27, 2026 | $1,440 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Per previous owner sold establishment to Abdalla Elgdaly over a year ago, establishment open and operating serving the public food. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of degreaser on food prep table next to hand sink under monitor, and a bottle of degreaser on spice rack next to hand sink under, employee moved items to appropriate location. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in triple sink, employee finished washing hands in handwashing sink Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Inspector provided Clean up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
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Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to ware washing rack, and handwashing sink next to reach in cooler with drawers without soap, employee placed soap a at both sinks. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards hanging up above the tripe sink in the back kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food storage containers stacked wet in ware washing area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks, water, and cranberry juice in reach in cooler closest to front counter, employee moved drinks to an employee designated shelf in walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of sauces in reach in cooler, close to the front counter not labeled, employee labeled bottles at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.
0 High priority8 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line and at three compartment sink soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonia test strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on top of prep table adjacent to Employee handwash sink and front registers.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door top hinge broken.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Sep 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on top of prep table adjacent to Employee handwash sink and cash registers.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line and at three compartment sink soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonia test strips.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on top of prep table adjacent to Employee handwash sink and front registers.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with multiple earrings, necklace, and nose ring while cooking at front line cook.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door top hinge broken.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jun 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 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.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located in cabinet beneath cash registers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees wearing earrings and necklaces while preparing food for customers.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry storage rack adjacent to three compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonia test kit for three compartment sink.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter adjacent to cash registers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located in cabinet beneath cash registers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 2 employees wearing earrings and necklaces while preparing food for customers.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry storage rack adjacent to three compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on chemical rack at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink and phone on prep table at time of inspection. Employee moved during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed half empty employee water bottle at time of inspection.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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.