CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS AND WINGS
2890 W NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne FL 32904 · 772-521-4907
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 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. Provo for operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 lbs turkey in walk in cooler at 47F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler at 50F, wings are still frozen, turkey 47F cold holding
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream machine not working
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Drink station in drive thru clogged.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open for more than 24 hours not date marked.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table on cook line broken, parts on order. Using ice to keep top cold.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on make table when inspection started, employee corrected without prompting.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink with no lid or straw above prep make table. Employee moved cup and put lid on
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer on floor. Rain had leaked through the top, gm states it was repaired yesterday, they have not gotten to the ice build up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cheesesteak containers in dry storage, stored unwrapped and not inverted. Manager inverted containers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head sitting in dirty mop bucket water. manager hung mop
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on drive thru drink machine has mold like substance build up
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Can do pans in hand sink in kitchen. District manager removed them.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup in steak seasoning.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer is torn. District manager states he ordered a new one.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons in lobby.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with salt not labeled
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Out of order sign on drink machine in dining room
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nov 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose at mop sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical spray bottles hanging on handwashing sink in kitchen and dish area sink. Dirty towel and spoon in hand sink front counter.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 people working.
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. person in charge has the books, just needs to complete the training on employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White cup in salt, soufflé cup in steak seasoning.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Educated manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone in kitchen on chicken prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Out of order sign on drink machine in dining room
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee Shell eggs over sauces walk in cooler Educated operator
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday
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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler. Educated operator
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bottom back door
Food stored on floor. Beef steaks walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers not inverted
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese sauce (88F - Hot Holding), operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (88F - Hot Holding), operator discarded
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Undated opened milk, operator added date
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop Oreos
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cookline unit
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese sauce (88F - Hot Holding), operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (88F - Hot Holding), operator discarded
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Undated opened milk, operator added date
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. Provo for operator
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. Has books for safe staff, must train each new employee within 60 days
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. Provided for operator
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop Oreos
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust and mold-like substance over triple sink, dish area, and cookline
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cookline unit
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.