CHARLEYS CHEESESTEAKS WINGS
11717 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33635
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025079134 | Aug 19, 2025 | Mar 27, 2026 | $960 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired February 1, 2026. Establishment currently open, operating and serving food to public.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment are soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certificate for Abdullah AL-Jabaly.
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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. Missing for Solanch G., Francisco A., Carlos P., and Yeiny Y.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping from ceiling from air-conditioning unit. Water is dripping into trash can placed beneath drip and onto floor between dining room and restroom area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards and establishment with cut marks.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located on Dry food storage shelf on front line cook, and cleaning supply shelf adjacent to mop sink.
Standing water in mop sink.
May 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired February 1, 2026. Establishment currently open, operating and serving food to public.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 59°F at 1:36 PM cooled to 43°F at 2:13 PM, Slice American cheese 61°F at 1:38 PM cooled to 57°F at 2:01 PM, Sliced provolone cheese 59°F at 1:38 PM cooled to 53°F at 2:01 p.m., Shredded cheddar cheese 62°F at 1:39 PM cooled to 53°F 2:02 PM. All items listed above were placed at front line reach in cooler at 12:33 PM. Manager placed all items to walk in freezer for quick cooling. Operator stated front line reach in cooler was broken as of Monday, 5/4/2026 and continued to place Time/temperature control for safety food inside reach in cooler for a maximum of 4 hours. Operator does not have a Time as a public health control form or a means to mark time for Time/temperature control for safety foods during time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Febreze air freshener stored on food storage shelf next to marinara sauce located at front line cook.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment are soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certificate for Abdullah AL-Jabaly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at all handwashing sinks and in men's bathroom. Employee provided paper towels to all sinks at time of inspection.
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. Missing for Solanch G., Francisco A., Carlos P., and Yeiny Y.
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 stated he ran out of Quaternary ammonia sanitizer the night before, 5/5/2026 and a shipment of sanitizer should be arriving today, 5/6/2026, in the afternoon. Operator obtained Quaternary ammonia sanitizer from a local restaurant at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at Handwash sink near food slicer and adjacent to prep sink. Employee provided soap to all sinks at time of inspection.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping from ceiling from air-conditioning unit. Water is dripping into trash can placed beneath drip and onto floor between dining room and restroom area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards and establishment with cut marks.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located on Dry food storage shelf on front line cook, and cleaning supply shelf adjacent to mop sink.
Standing water in mop sink.
Oct 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards being stored in the dish drying area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the ice cream mixer in the ice cream machine temping at 46-48F at 12:50pm 08/19. Asked employee when the machine was filled, they stated it was filled the night before 08/18. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the ice cream mixer in the ice cream machine temping at 46-48F at 12:50pm 08/19. Asked employee when the machine was filled, they stated it was filled the night before 08/18. Stop sale issued.
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. Emailed educational packet to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards being stored in the dish drying area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the prep table. Employee provided paper towel at the handwashing sink.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed two employee water bottles in the reach in cooler in the back prep area. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cup being stored above the three compartment sink.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed educational packet to operator.
Jan 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large trash can at back kitchen. Employee removed trash can.
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. Enjy Neamatalla and a few other employees.
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 Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops by mop sink. Employee put 1 wet mop up to air dry.
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken nuggets 102 F stored in hot drawer on cook line. Discussed with operator about proper hot holding temperature is 135F or above, recommended to reheat chicken nuggets to 165F or above within 2 hours.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in large reach-in cooler at back kitchen.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by large trash can at back kitchen. Trash can relocated.
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 back kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. A opened bottled water stored over food on top shelf of the large reach-in cooler at back kitchen. Removed.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks in self-service station.
Apr 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Provided by email.
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. Provided by email.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled cash at front counter, then put on gloves to work with food without wash hands. Discussed proper handwash and gloves changing procedures with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A piece of fried chicken strip (89F - Hot Holding) in hot box. Hot box was not turn on, employee refried the chicken strip temped 189F and turn on the hot box at time of inspection.
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. Provided by email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at ware washing area blocked by a large trash can. Employee removed trash can from handwash sink.
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. Provided by email.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch bag with personal food stored in large reach-in cooler with and over food to be served to the public. Segregated at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out food containers at front service area.
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.