CHARLEY'S GRILLED SUBS
1441 TAMIAMI TRL 603, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941.766.0005
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches near a box of single-service portion cups above the three compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026018034 | Mar 12, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $400 |
| 7--2019051150 | Aug 16, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over packaged cheese whiz and cookies in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw bacon.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the quaternary test kit expired 2/1/2019.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic forks stored with the food contact surface up. The operator voluntarily discarded the forks.
Mar 13, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler nearest the cash registers
Mar 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over shredded cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above foods due to temperature violations.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches near a box of single-service portion cups above the three compartment sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator was unable to determine how long the above potentially hazardous foods have been out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator was unable to determine how long the above potentially hazardous foods have been out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense foods. The operator removed the cups.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler nearest the cash registers
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on front counter with tea/coffee stains. Observed operator cleaning sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back sides of handles, on reach in coolers and freezers, food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cambros on storage shelf not inverted. Observed operator inverting cambros.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on reach in cooler damaged gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and freezers soiled with black mold like substance.
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired on December 1, 2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board put away clean with food stains on cutting boards stained.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board put away clean with grooves marks on it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed at make reach in cooler where Philly cheese steak meat is stored with a damaged gasket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at make reach in cooler where Philly cheese steak meat is stored with soiled gasket.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile next to walk in cooler damaged leaving a hole in ceiling.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach ins with food debris build up on gaskets. Observed employees cleaning all gaskets
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo boxes on top shelf not inverted. Observed operator correct by inverting to open end down.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operations of establishment operating on expired license. 12012022. Observed operator go on line and renew license.
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. Observed no process in place. E mailed operator, she printed up form, and posted it and showed proper chemicals for cleaning and proper disposal.
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. Observed no Employee Reporting. E mailed operator, she printed up form, signed and dated form and had employees do the same after explaining the process to them
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with out hair restraint. Observed operator giving employee an approved hair restraint and employee proceeded to wear hair restraint.
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.