Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
43
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings' 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - The pickle bucket has a mold-like substance on the outside of the bucket. See stop sale.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A bottle of oven cleaner was in the hand sink. The operator moved the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand sink by the front counter had no paper towels. The operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two have expired: Jiham J. (expired in 12/2023) and Amgail H. (expired in 3/2023). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - 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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several plastic containers were wet nesting on the shelving unit above the three-compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated of dust by the customers soda machine.
36-34-5
43
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towels are in dispenser, dispenser not working. Operator put napkins next to sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 expired
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles handing on sink, no label, operator labeled Fabuloso and Pine Sol **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil by 3 compartment sink and boxes on freezer floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Top of metal cup in hand wash sink at front counter, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Amir I. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, operator put soap by sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Tania G. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No CFM certificate in building. Operator states that owner has certificate **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
90
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Grill brush, sprayer, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Tania G. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Ladies restroom **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of rest rooms. Operator put wet floor sign out. AC vents are dripping onto floor in hallway to bathrooms, in bathrooms and on cook line. ( not on food). Operator called for repair. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either bathroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer freezer gaskets on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks at front counter, plastic forks and spoons at drive through. Operator inverted . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
64
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee put raw chicken on grill then put French fried onions on sandwich without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook handling raw chicken then handling spatula without changing gloves, discussed proper hand washing procedure with manager **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided manager with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink at front counter, manager put paper towels at hand sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided manage4 with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chicken wings in refrigerator in opened bag not date marked
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - 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 next to spices and above to go boxes, cell phone removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelets that have strings hanging down, cook wearing gloves that cover bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor by walk in cooler at back door
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor on cook line, manager put sanitizer bucket on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
27
Aug 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings.
How does Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings is inspected around three times per year on average.
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