CHARLEYS WINGS CHEESESTEAKS
1401 DUNN AVE, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-367-3212
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 3 visits since April 2025
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fry station, wings (57F - Cold Holding). Employee placed wings out 3 hours prior. Explained Time as a Public Health Control to operator, emailed dbpr form.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At lower shelf by drive thru window, spray bottle of multi surface cleaner stored next to cookies with nozzle pointed over cookies. Operator moved chemical.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by back door, hose bibb missing backflow preventer with hose attached. Also, at mop sink with splitter added, back preventer at end of faucet, needs to be at end of splitter before black hose.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At cook line reach-in cooler, milk in bottom of cooler not dated, opened 2 days prior per employee.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cart at cook line, wings (91F - Cooling 1.5 hours 89f after 20 minutes). Wings sitting out at room temperature in large deep metal pan. Wings will not reach 70f within 2 hours per cooling calculator. Operator heated wings to 165f to restart cooling process.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom, no paper towels. Operator stocked during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present, hired 5 months per employee, no employee training certification available.
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. 2 employee present with no employee food handler certificates, no proof of employee responsibilities being explained to them. Emailed operator dbpr form in English and Spanish.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage, paper cups used as scoops in multiple seasoning containers. Operator removed cups.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple ell phones stored on prep counters.
Food stored on floor. At sandwich make station, open case of buns on floor. Operator moved to dry storage shelf.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of debris on ground in dumpster enclosure
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drink station, spindle mixer has encrusted splatter residue on top plate by spindle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area, multiple clean containers have old labels/residue attached.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Operator closed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter, clear plastic cups and lids not stored inverted.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In men's restroom, not able to flush toilet, stuffed with paper towels.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At dry storage area, bulk containers of seasoning blend and sugar not labeled.
Oct 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line, open bag of raw chicken nuggets stored over bags of fries. Also, in walk-in cooler, case of raw bacon stored over cooked chicken wings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, wings (44F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated wings are kept in reach-in cooler, placed back in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter area, spray bottle of multi surface cleaner stored on lower shelf next to cookies.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by back door, hose bibb missing backflow preventer. Also, at mop sink with splitter added, back preventer at end of faucet, needs to be at end of splitter before black hose.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler at make line, open jug of milk not dated. Person in Charge stated he is not sure when item opened, sometime after Monday truck.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, cloth towel stored in handwash sink.
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/ At time of inspection 4 food handling employees present, no Certified Food Manager present. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employee certificates are photo copies.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At storage shelves across from walk-in freezer, paper cup used as scoop in bulk salt/pepper blend and bulk sugar.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line and prep area, cell phones on prep table counters.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tong hanging on side of shelf.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In prep area, employee cut onions, peeled and sliced without washing.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At back storage area, aluminum pan and plastic on upper shelf not inverted. Also, at front counter, one stack of cups and 2 stacks of lids not inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At storage shelves across from walk-in freezer, bulk sugar container not labeled.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by back door, hose bibb missing backflow preventer.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms missing door closers.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at cookline and dish area handwash sinks. Manager printed and posted signs.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door missing door closer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At dry storage area, plastic container identified as salt/pepper blend, not labeled. Manager labeled.
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