CHARLEY'S GRILLED SUBS
2223 N WEST SHORE BLVD F C 201, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-443-8379
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced Swiss cheese 45 F stored in reach-in cooler. Recommended to place in ice bath or moved to walk-in freezer.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service line. Provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin under foundation drink machine at front service counter.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables in kitchen and at front cook line. Operator removed drinks.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A few cases of drink syrup and potato fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced Swiss cheese 45 F stored in reach-in cooler. Recommended to place in ice bath or moved to walk-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of fruit flavor drink syrups stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cleaned prep table and sweep the floor, then replaced gloves to prep food for customers without washing hands first.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced Swiss cheese 45 F stored in reach-in cooler. Recommended to place in ice bath or moved to walk-in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of food debris in handwash sink next to prep table in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Adam Abraheem.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service counter.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of fruit flavor drink syrups stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin at front service line. Employee moved handle up.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce (89F - Hot Holding). Operator switched warmer to higher heat to reheat cheese sauce at time of inspection.
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/ Fady Soliman, expired on 06/20/2025.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Adam Abraheem.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin at front service line. Employee removed scoop from ice bin.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance and pink slime inside ice machine
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above bulk oil containers.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in back prep kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf with Togo boxes and above portion cups.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above 3-compartment sink is soiled with black mold like substance.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 3 bottles of Windex stored above ice machine Corrected observed employee remove
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scooter blocking hand sink next to ice machine Corrected observed employee remove
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored above portion cups and lids in dry storage area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf on dish area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda station on service line next to registers Corrected observed employee remove
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored on mop bucket at mop sink
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, correct action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures between glove usage.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up,with 0 ppm of quaternary, corrected, manager place quaternary at 300 ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored at front cooks line, corrected, manager removed drinks during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.