CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS
101 N CONGRESS AVE, Lake Park FL 33403 · 2162258119
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 8 live small flying insects located at prep sink in rear of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025030805 | Feb 28, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Handwash sink at three compartment sink used for purposes other than handwashing- knife Removed
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Antiseptic spray stored with condiments on shelf by front counter. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved spray.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in handwashing sink. Advised operator proper uses for hand washing sink.
Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce stored on the floor in dry storage. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved to shelf.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cheese in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved tomatoes.
Apr 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 8 live small flying insects located at prep sink in rear of kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license.
Mar 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 8 live small flying insects located at prep sink in rear of kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge
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.
Mar 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 8 live small flying insects located at prep sink in rear of kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge
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.
Feb 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate1 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. Employee began preparing food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef, then proceeded to touch ready to eat bread without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands using hand sanitizer due to no hand soap throughout the entire establishment.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 8 live small flying insects located at prep sink in rear of kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. A can of household pesticide stored on shelf with other chemicals. Operator removed.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Moe Almarazig-Person In Charge
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 soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at any hand sink throughout establishment. Operator provided hand soap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottles of water on multiple prep tables. Operator removed.
Jul 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of Marinara sauce dented.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw steak and then handled ready to eat toppings without washing hands, advised employee to wash hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling personal cell phone and then proceeded to handle squeeze bottles and seasoning containers without washing hands,Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At mop sink approximately 3 small flying insects landing on wall, At dry storage shelf approximately 8 small flying insects landing on cardboard boxes of straws and fry cartons
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At walk in cooler container of milk which operator stated was opened yesterday morning not date marked.
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 employees present with no certified 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter handwashing station no soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several chemical bottles containing sanitizer, degreaser not labeled, educated operator on proper labeling procedures.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles containing various sauces not labeled.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of Lions chocolate syrup, 2 cans of Full Red marinara sauce
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee left work area to throw trash in garbage bin located in lobby and then returned to address milkshake machine and hand out to go order, never washed hands. Made operator aware.
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. At make line flip top, Swiss cheese at 47F - cold holding operator stated that product was prepared and portioned last night. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding unit boneless chicken held at 117F - hot holding; operator stated that product was being held longer than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line flip top, Swiss cheese at 47F - cold holding; operator stated that product was prepared and portioned more than 4 hours ago, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding unit boneless chicken held at 117F - hot holding; operator stated that product was being held longer than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep table, employee drink stored on prep table, operator removed.
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