CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS AND WINGS
4001 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34997 · 5716431725
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dead roaches on premises. At soda station in dinning room- approximately 3 dead roaches near single service articles, packets of sugar and ice bucket inside storage cabinet below soda machine. At front counter kitchen area approximately 2 dead roaches inside storage cabinet below prep counter and ice cream machine. At cookline kitchen area approximately 1 dead roach on wall near three compartment sink and prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026043959 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2024022144 | Mar 25, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2023058263 | Oct 4, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink chemical spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jun 19, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 16, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At soda station in dinning room- approximately 10 live roaches crawling on single service articles, packets of sugar and ice bucket inside storage cabinet below soda machine. At front counter kitchen area approximately 2 live roaches inside storage cabinet below prep counter and ice cream machine. At cookline kitchen area approximately 1 live roach crawling on wall near three compartment sink and prep area. At dinning room area behind trash cans and game console- approximately 5 live roaches crawling on floor.
Dead roaches on premises. At soda station in dinning room- approximately 3 dead roaches near single service articles, packets of sugar and ice bucket inside storage cabinet below soda machine. At front counter kitchen area approximately 2 dead roaches inside storage cabinet below prep counter and ice cream machine. At cookline kitchen area approximately 1 dead roach on wall near three compartment sink and prep area.
Jun 15, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At soda station in dinning room- approximately 10 live roaches crawling on single service articles, packets of sugar and ice bucket inside storage cabinet below soda machine. At front counter kitchen area approximately 2 live roaches inside storage cabinet below prep counter and ice cream machine. At cookline kitchen area approximately 1 live roach crawling on wall near three compartment sink and prep area. At dinning room area behind trash cans and game console- approximately 5 live roaches crawling on floor.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling/ ceiling vent soiled near mop sink/ dish area.
Dead roaches on premises. At soda station in dinning room- approximately 3 dead roaches near single service articles, packets of sugar and ice bucket inside storage cabinet below soda machine. At front counter kitchen area approximately 2 dead roaches inside storage cabinet below prep counter and ice cream machine. At cookline kitchen area approximately 1 dead roach on wall near three compartment sink and prep area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease near cookline area.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils in standing water 77F. Operator removed.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee walked from the kitchen touched register and returned to cook line and continued working with foods without washing hands and changing gloves; Educated; employee washed hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- heavy mild like substance on the icee machine directly under dispensing nozzles Operator cleaned
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- greasy through out kitchen and dining room
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust- ice cream cones boxes stored under handwashing sink pipe at front counter; suggested to store properly
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection 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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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Natalie Sparrow (Person in charge) - Certificate not available at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in sink with no running water. Operator turned on water.
Mar 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw boneless Chicken wings over French fries at reach in freezer on cook line. Both products removed from commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell Eggs over sliced onions and mushrooms at reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no Vacuum breaker at mop sink with splitter attached.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm) Corrected to 400ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) Corrected to 400ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Hanging on fryer door, fryer door soiled with oil and food residue.
Oct 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee move garbage can with hands(gloves on), dump waste material from flat top to garage can, go to three compartment sink to rinse spatula and then handle bread for sandwich without hand washing. Educated employee of proper hand washing procedure when moving between tasks.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager was the only employee who had proof of employee training certificate.
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee move garbage can with hands(gloves on), dump waste material from flat top to garage can, go to three compartment sink to rinse spatula and then handle bread for sandwich without hand washing. Educated employee of proper hand washing procedure when moving between tasks.
Unwashed animal food over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw bacon over cooked bacon at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager was the only employee who had proof of employee training certificate.
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