CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS
4855 BABCOCK ST NE, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 2162258119
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
FEB 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017052876 | Oct 10, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Janice did not sign or have proof of signing an employee reporting agreement.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water in handwashing sink. Educated employee.
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. Gardy could not find his training card.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop salt. Educated employee.
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Ceiling tile missing. Near triple sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer on cook line has torn gasket. Walk in cooler dripping water condensation on shelves.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Flooring under triple sink soiled with mold like substance. Floor under shelves in back soiled with food debris.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in water at 70F. Educated employee set up new pan on griddle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No sign posted provided to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet front of store where single service items stored soiled with debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays on prep table at cook line not inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers not labeled.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service cup used to scoop salt.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted in back of restaurant.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without a beard guard and growth greater than 1/4".
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins on drying rack wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gas piping on side of fryers covered with grease and old food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays on cook line not inverted.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks at counter near drink machine has single service forks not sealed and presented mixed handle and tongs.
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on drying rack
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back doo exit door across from freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets topping make table soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out trays not inverted on fry station- inverted by manager
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Steak over bacon moved by manager
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth and spatula stored in handwashing behind front counter- removed by staff
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on drying rack
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back doo exit door across from freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets topping make table soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out trays not inverted on fry station- inverted by manager
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings thawing in standing water, manager turned on running water for proper thawing
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, several portable cutting boards in prep area.
Pans over triple sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
To go boxes not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection 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 with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees on the line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets with food debris
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on the line and in dry storage
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.