CHARLIE'S STEAK & HOAGIE
2854 RINGLING BLVD, Sarasota FL 34237 · 941.366.2221
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired. Operator stated he was in the process of renewing it.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022007215 | Jan 27, 2022 | Mar 9, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on their cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above their back storage area and their cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed their scoop handle in contact with their croutons.
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on their cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above their back storage area and their cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed their scoop handle in contact with their croutons.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked onions (75F - Hot Holding); Cooked mushrooms (75F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they were out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed them on the flattop to reheat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored next to food products on the cook line. Operator removed it.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired at this time. Operator has purchased classes for his employees at this time.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster with a hole rusted out in the back.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop buried in a container of grits. Operator removed the scoop.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed their license expired. Operator stated he was in the process of renewing it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee items stored with and above food items in the back storage area. Operator removed the items.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 350ppm quaternary. Had operator remake the bucket at 200ppm.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator cooking food with a watch on. Operator removed his watch.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee working with a grip length beard and no beard restraint.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pain medicine stored above food and a food prep sink in the food prep area. Operator removed the container.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked onions (101F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator turned up the heat on the warmer.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary chemical test kits expired.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the front counter. Operator place cloth in a bucket.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded potatoes at 70F stored at room temperature to the left of the grill on the cook line. Manager reported they had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1hr, manager put item in reach in cooler.
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 manager vomit clean up plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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. Emailed manager employee agreement and printed out some forms for the manger to get signed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.