CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS
8500 N WICKHAM RD, Viera FL 32940 · (216)225-8119
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needs to be installed on the fresh water side of the splitter. Operator is trying to install vacuum to fresh water side of splitter doing inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloth stored in the sink. Operator removed them
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup stored in salt food container use ahas a scoop. Operator removed cup
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays was not inverted. Operator inverted them
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 30, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water in hand wash sink
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken coves by dry storage area
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection 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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Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Beverage dispensers backsplash is soiled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at front counter not having soap at station. Operator refill soap dispenser
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not label sanitation. Operator label it sanitation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays not inverted. Operator inverted the to go trays
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove closer to mop sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator remove sticker and wash rinse and sanitize the container
Mar 15, 2024□ 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. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler doors gaskets are in poor repair they are torn
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at walk in freezer door entrance
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting on gloves after changing task without washing hands
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed mop sink hose is touching the bottom of the sink. Operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table slice tomatoes; (60-61F - Cooling); shredded lettuce (60-62F - Cooling); slice cheese (60-62F - Cooling); commercially made mayonnaise (60-62F - Cooling) operator stated that items have been in equipment since 11:00am temp the product at 1:00pm. Told operator to put all items in walk in cooler to get them cooled down to reach 41F or below. Internal ambient air thermometer is ready 50-51F cold holding
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing toxic liquid not labeled
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. slice tomatoes; (60-61F - Cooling); shredded lettuce (60-62F - Cooling); slice cheese (60-62F - Cooling); commercially made mayonnaise (60-62F - Cooling) operator stated that items have been in equipment since 11:00am temp the product at 1:00pm. Told operator to put all items in walk in cooler to get them cooled down to reach 41F or below. Internal ambient air thermometer is ready 50-51F cold holding
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler doors gaskets are in poor repair they are torn
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at walk in freezer door entrance
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of the grill station reach in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled
Nov 27, 2023Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid in spray bottle on hand wash sink front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have build up of dust.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water.
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.