CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS AND WINGS
1601 RINEHART RD, Sanford FL 32771 · 4405216098
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -2 live, small flying insects over large trash receptacle in rear prep area, operator removed large trash receptacle
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Significant ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor.
Jun 23, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Significant ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor.
Jun 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -right side roll-top reach-in cooler: shredded lettuce 45-48F, per operator less than 4 hours stored in the top of the roll-top reach-in cooler, operator relocated to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool, rechecked 30 minutes later, 41F -left side roll-top reach-in cooler: pre-cooked chicken wings 51F, sliced turkey 47F, per operator less than 4 hours stored in the top of the roll-top reach-in cooler, operator relocated to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Significant ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor.
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. -left side walk-in freezer fan not working
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on dish drying rack
Dec 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -multiple employees
Live, small flying insects found -2 live, small flying insects over large trash receptacle in rear prep area, operator removed large trash receptacle
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler at front counter: cut tomatoes 44-46F, shredded cheddar cheese 50F, sliced provolone cheese 51F, sliced white American cheese 48F, per operator less less than 4 hours stored on insufficient ice bath, operator added more ice to rapidly cool
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Quaternary Ammonia exceeding 400ppm, operator diluted with cold water, retested 300ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink at entrance to kitchen
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 and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack
Equipment in poor repair. -left side walk-in freezer fan not working
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -plastic container on dish drying rack
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on dish drying rack
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler closest to front counter: sliced provolone cheese 47F, shredded cheese 47F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -green cutting boards stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in rear prep area
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at front counter
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink at front counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple employee beverages on prep tables
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on prep table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -unwrapped styrofoam containers on top of wings prep table not inverted
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -dairy mix 44-48F stored in hopper of ice cream machine less than 2 hours, operator drained machine and relocated dairy mix to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool, advised operator to give machine ample time to allow cool down prior to filling
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -sanitizer spray bottle stored above unwrapped styrofoam to-go containers, operator removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at front counter used as dump sink, ice present
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, operator provided hair restraint
Equipment in poor repair. -ambient air temperature thermometer in walk-in freezer glass cracked -walk-in freezer left side fan not functioning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handwash sinks soiled -mop sink soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around mop sink soiled -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of pink/black, mold-like substance
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. -reach-in cooler: cooked chicken wings 53F, kimchi 48F, sliced turkey 52F, cheese sauce 54F, all products stored in lower portion of reach-in cooler with gasket in disrepair overnight, operator discarded -walk-in cooler: raw bacon 49F, sliced turkey 50F, shredded cheese 49, cooked chicken wings 47F, cooked chicken wings 51F, raw chicken wings 49F, raw chicken wings 50F, sliced provolone cheese 48F-53F
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 in lower portion of reach-in cooler
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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple cutting boards hanging off dish drying rack are stained
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. -Yasser and Youssef
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack
Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in cooler door gasket in disrepair -walk-in cooler ambient air temperature 54F while being utilized to store foods
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -soda bag-in-box and oil jug stored on floor in dry storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -tongs stored in water 125F, operator relocated container to flat top grill to rapidly reheat
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in freezer drawers and gaskets have an accumulation of grease and food debris -mop sink heavily soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around mop sink soiled -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of grease, food debris, and black, mold-like substance
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. -emailed to operator
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. -previous crew fired and new employees hired. Any with more than 60 days working have current training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -clear liquid
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole over frozen dairy station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on prep counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. -bucket of sauce in walk in cooler -box of single serve chips under front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sugar spilled in cabinet under tea urns
Single-service articles improperly stored. -portion cups on floor of storeroom
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -black forks next to soda dispenser
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee wearing gloves handled rubbish and then put gloves on without washing hands
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -package of catsup in front hand sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink at rear of kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink at front of kitchen
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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -employee M expired 10/17/23
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -black plastic forks
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.