CHARLEYS CHEESESTEAKS WINGS
809 E BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 440.390.1267
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026, establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken, white American cheese in walk in cooler at 50F. Operator moved items to reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and food debris in front hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup used to scoop bulk sugar. Operator replaced with scoop.
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Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under sink in prep area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Jan 8, 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
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon slices stored over cooked bacon crumbles in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw bacon to lower shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soda syrup bag stored in hand sink in prep area. Operator removed bag.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid. Operator placed label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop salt and pepper blend. Operator replaced with a handled scoop
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Bucket with salt and pepper blend stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over bottled water in walk in cooler. Operator moved mushrooms to lower shelf.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear hand sink blocked by bucket and fan. Operator moved items.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at 2 hand sinks. Operator repaired.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of seasoning blend on floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in freezer door. Operator cleaned.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on table next to soft serve machine. Observed on table with wing sauces. Operator moved to lower shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cookline. Operator inverted.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm.
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon stored over tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved bacon to bottom shelf
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored over to go containers on shelf near back door. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored on prep table at front counter. Operator removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products..
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers next to fryer. Operator inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ice cream mix in walk in cooler Operator moved tomatoes to lower shelf
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in dirty water in mop bucket. Operator removed and hung to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced with chlorine solution, tested at 100ppm.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.