CHARLEYS CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS
1147 S BROAD ST, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-777-4030
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Boneless Chicken (109F - Hot Holding); Bone In Chicken Wings (76F - Hot Holding) near fryers. Issued stop sale. Discussed proper holding temperatures or options for time as a public health control.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Michele Lisa
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in freezer in cook line area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean pans in dish machine area
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door of kitchen
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen and placed gloves on without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then removed gloves and washed 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 touched pan containing raw chicken then touched single service to go box without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then removed gloves and washed hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked a piece of paper up off the floor then touched clean utensil without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with employee who then washed their hands.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer in bucket at front counter over 200ppm. Operator added water recheck 100ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloths stored in hand wash sink in cook line area. Inspector removed to wash hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator placed paper towel roll on shelf near the sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Michele Lisa
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees engaging in food preparation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in freezer in cook line area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Mop sink/walk in cooler area
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food in walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean pans in dish machine area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored above prepped peppers in pan in walk in cooler
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door of kitchen
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Boneless Chicken (109F - Hot Holding); Bone In Chicken Wings (76F - Hot Holding) near fryers. Issued stop sale. Discussed proper holding temperatures or options for time as a public health control.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Boneless Chicken (109F - Hot Holding); Bone In Chicken Wings (76F - Hot Holding) near fryers. Issued stop sale. Discussed proper holding temperatures or options for time as a public health control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute in soda dispenser in drive thru soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter area.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink at front counter with water at 76F. Discussed with operator.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Operator added tablets 200 ppm
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter on top of cloth next to cut peppers.
Floor tiles cracked on cooks line and wall tiles cracked on wall by back door.
Food stored on floor. Deli meat on the floor on the walk in cooler
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm reading. Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch hat with gloved hands, then touch clean utensils. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use. Ute sinks moved to dish area, hands washed and gloves changed.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator added vacuum breaker
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute at self service soda fountain in dining area soiled
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/
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator borrowed quat sanitizer from KFC next door.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Multiple employee drinks near service area hand sink without lids. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils on dry dish storing rack stacked, not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors in storage room with bag in box station soiled -floors in prep area under sink/equipment soiled
Grease receptacle lid open, dumpster lid damaged not allowing it to fully close.
Multiple Food items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -drain grate on self service soda fountain in dining area soiled with mold like growth.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clean dish drying rack
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm reading. Operator corrected to 200ppm
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.