CHARLEY'S GRILL SUBS
3100 SW COLLEGE RD STE 202-1, Ocala FL 34474 · 352-873-7070
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
APR 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches behind shelves above mop sink, Manager killed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025089875 | Oct 2, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 | $400 |
| 5--2023047503 | Jun 22, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | $600 |
| 5--2016002380 | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 27, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front line, turkey 50F, grilled onions 49F, per manager items moved to cooler at 12:30, Manager moved to freezer.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One female employee certification expired (B. Garrison 04/12/2026).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to triple sink used to dumped drinks.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For six employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold-like substances on deflector plate.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk-in freezer
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the front area behind door.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cleaned stacked containers above triple sink cracked.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the prep area, sugar scoop handle in direct contact with sugar, Manager removed scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior part of hood with dust and debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stored cleaned container above triple sink with old sticker.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop inside mop sink, manager inverted.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid spray stored with cup lids under front counter. Manager removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin deflector ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler stored above food served to the public not marked. Food moved to bottom shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron hanging on soft drink syrup boxes. Employee moved aprons
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Crack plastic containers over three-compartment sink
Food stored on floor. Box of cookie mix on floor in walk-in-freezer. Box put on shelf.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner by front counter
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink with lid and straw stored over lettuce in reach in cooler. Drink was discarded
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in prep area soiled with food residue.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service aluminum trays not inverted or protected.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler in back area.
Oct 3, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 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 priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches behind shelves above mop sink, Manager killed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to soda bags.
Dead roaches on premises. Nine dead roaches on floor at the front area near handwash sink. Five dead roaches on floor under soda machine at the front counter. At the prep area/triple sink area: two dead roaches on floor under soda rack, six dead roaches on floor underneath reach-in cooler, three dead roaches on top of soda bag underneath triple sink, one dead roach on floor in front of mop sink, three dead roaches on floor behind ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler shelves rusted
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the front counter, to go containers not inverted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler in front of triple sink.
Apr 1, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the front line, raw chicken stored above kimchi, manager moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front area, turkey 45F manager moved to freezer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap, no paper towels and no sign on sink next to triple sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near back door, with mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in front of soda shelf not secured, employee secured.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach-in cooler at the prep area, employee personal food stored above customers food, manager removed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use lid and container cracked (lettuce container).
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups near triple sink on floor, manager moved off the floor.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched trash can with gloved hands then changed gloves and began cooking without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Small insect crawling in bag of sub rolls. Manager discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle on prep table. Moved.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several in use broken containers and lids.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed peppers and tomatoes on shelf over cut vegetables and lemonade in reach in cooler. Manager moved.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched register, face, and clothes then continued to scoop ice. Male employee took drink from cup with gloved hands in back room then continued to touch bread without first washing hands and changing gloves. Manager spoke to employee and instructed to change gloves and wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw bacon on shelf over onions. Moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in make table at front counter: Swiss cheese 45-47F. Cheese is stored in broken container in top of make table and is pan closest to grill. Manager added ice to product.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped pan of water in hand sink at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in pepper container with no handle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Visor and hair clip on top of bag in a box soda rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Door (middle) of reach in make table near fryers is not secured. Also, multiple food containers are cracked and broken.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler: case of juice and chicken on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in sugar. Removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over triple sink have dust accumulation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Tomatoes washed then placed back in cardboard box that previously contained soiled tomatoes.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler containing sub toppings has standing water on bottom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two towels on front line.
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.