Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings

277 South 3 Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
American
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
39
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Jacksonville Beach restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
39
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect near front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink without back flow device on non chemical end of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers on rack wet nesting. Employee will remove and dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Walk-in freezer ice filled up.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe walk-in cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed walk-in freezer door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Employee shut dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of straws stored on floor near storage area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed, wet mop, not stored to dry. Employee hung mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Employee placed drain cover on drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
47
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near 3 compartment sink.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed employee personal raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sliced cheese. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added at mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager stated she took off because was leaking. Manager placed backflow device on non chemical side of splitter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station near drive through soiled inside ice chute.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tong in hand sink ,employee proceeded to wash tong in hand sink. Manager intervened and had employee remove and wash in 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on flip top cooler on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Insect control device installed over large bag of onions. Manager removed and stored bug light under large bag of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
45
Aug 10, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked vegetables (72F cooling ) at room temperature next to the flat grill. Cook stated vegetables were cooked this morning at 9:30am and then placed at room temperature. Manager discarded cooked vegetables. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: No cooling observed at callback **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked vegetables (72F cooling ) at room temperature next to the flat grill. Cook stated vegetables were cooked this morning at 9:30am and then placed at room temperature. Manager discarded cooked vegetables. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: No cooling observed at callback **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
78
Aug 8, 2022
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked vegetables (72F cooling ) at room temperature next to the flat grill. Cook stated vegetables were cooked this morning at 9:30am and then placed at room temperature. Manager discarded cooked vegetables. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handling raw chicken and steak and then handling cleaned utensils and condiment bottles without changing gloves and washing hands. After reviewing with employee he washed handwash and sanitized equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked vegetables (72F cooling ) at room temperature next to the flat grill. Cook stated vegetables were cooked this morning at 9:30am and then placed at room temperature. Manager discarded cooked vegetables. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. milk (56F); whipped cream (51F) on ice in milkshake station. Manager stated food was taking out of the cooler and placed on ice approximately 30 minutes ago. Manager placed food in cook line cooler. 2. milk (48F); provolone cheese (47F); Swiss cheese (47-48F); milkshake mix (48F); raw chicken (48-49F) in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Manager stated some food was delivered earlier today. Manager placed food in walk in freezer. 3. pepper jack cheese (48F); Swiss cheese (48-50F); provolone cheese (49F) in main flip top cooler on the left side of the flat grill. Cheeses stacked to high. Employee stated she over stocked cheeses around 30 minutes ago because they were busy. Employee moved cheeses to the bottom of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (128-132F) in warm box on cook line near the drive thru window. Employee stated wings were cooked a few minutes ago and placed in hot box to held hot. Employee reheated wings to 189F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on added splitter to mop sink faucet in non chemical side. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked vegetables (72F cooling ) at room temperature next to the flat grill. Cook stated vegetables were cooked this morning at 9:30am and then placed at room temperature. Manager discarded cooked vegetables. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed manager dumping ice water into handwash sink in front counter by registers. Reviewed proper use of handwash sinks with manager. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels in front hand wash sink by registers. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer buckets stored on floor on cook line. Manager properly stored sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
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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 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” 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 Jacksonville Beach?

Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.

Has Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charleys Cheesesteaks and Wings have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.