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CHARM CITY AT LAKE ASHTON

4141 ASHTON CLUB DR, Lake Wales FL 33859

Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 7 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6307177
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2015007227Jan 14, 2015Mar 12, 2015$320

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from dish machine area, operator replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Only cold water was available at bar handwashing sink,employee turned on hot water nozzle, hot water 96F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on prep line prepping raw beef
Basic/13-03-4
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By prep station Operator replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap by prep sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with produce. In walk-in cooler raw chicken and raw ship over box of freshly cut produce. Operator moved raw chicken and raw ship from over produce.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from the cook line. Operator replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Mar 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over produce. In walk-in cooler raw shrimp over box of vegetables. Operator removed raw from over the vegetables.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed from the door handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar and back kitchen. Operator secured tanks.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open can drink next to tortillas beginning of cook line. Operator removed open can drink.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Frets on the floor in walk-in freezer and cooler. Operator removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink near dish machine.
Basic/29-20-5

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.