CHARLEYS WINGS AND PHILLY STEAKS
2300 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33765
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
□ 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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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on its back on floor by walk in freezer. Manager removed roach and cleaned area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015020437 | Apr 8, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | $560 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Manager on phone then began cooking while on phone. Reviewed with handwashing procedures. Manager washed hands then returned to cooking
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 99-122 F in warmer drawer at cook line for under 2 hours. Employee reheated chicken to 177-190 F. Discussed time as a public health control with manager
Leak from compressor in walk in cooler. Bucket in place to catch water.Service scheduled for this day
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Per manager,AC service scheduled for this day
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In-use utensil ( tongs) stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit - 69 F. Manager discarded water. Relocated tongs
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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-Water draining onto floor surface from leak under hand wash sink in back kitchen. Manager tightened pipe -Water draining onto floor from hot water heater pipe. Manager placed pipe over drip pan. Manager scheduled service this day Employee mopped floor
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - pan and bucket under compressor to catch leaks Reviewed with manager
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on its back on floor by walk in freezer. Manager removed roach and cleaned area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked turkey at 52 F in reach in cooler next to grill. Temperatures taken this day. Manager moved turkey to freezer for quick chill down Recheck 43 F - cheddar cheese 49 F, mozzarella cheese 46 F, 52 F cut tomatoes in cooler opposite fryer Manager voluntarily discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken in warmer 125-130 F for 30 minutes per manager. Manager fried cooked chicken. Recheck : 187F
Water draining onto floor surface from leak under hand wash sink in back kitchen. Manager tightened pipe -Water draining onto floor from hot water heater pipe. Manager placed pipe over drip pan. Manager scheduled service this day Employee mopped floor
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Manager relocated drink to employee storage container
Equipment in poor repair. Fry basket with detached metal. Manager discarded basket.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Reviewed with manager. Per manager awaiting fire department approval to change door. Reviewed with manager to close gap
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - pan and bucket under compressor to catch leaks Reviewed with manager
Mar 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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. - cooked chicken nuggets at 120 F in warmer. Manager reheated to 198F
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in dishwashing area and restrooms. Reviewed with manager
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in dish washing area -Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch in back storage area behind hot water heater Reviewed with manager
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed cloth
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in front cook line area. Employee discarded drink
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on customer soda machine soiled
Open dumpster lid. Closed
Feb 12, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50f, sliced provolone 52f, item put in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken nuggets holding 110f - reheated then held at 135f,
Employee beverage container observed on the ice machine. Item moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on dry storage shelf with food items.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 13, 2023□ 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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken at 100 F in warmer - reviewed proper hot holding temperatures with manager - employee reheated wings to 177 F - manager increased warmer temperature
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - milk 47 F, cut lettuce 47 F provolone 54 F, pepper jack 61 F in cooler at cook line - temperatures taken this day - manager placed food on ice
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken at 100 F in warmer - reviewed proper hot holding temperatures with manager - employee reheated wings to 177 F - manager increased warmer temperature
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area - manager discarded
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves at cook line - employee removed cardboard
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks on top of ice machine near walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of peppers ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut lettuce ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food
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.