Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings

1147 S Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings six times, with records going back to 2023. On Nov 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooksville restaurant scores 90. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Boneless Chicken (109F - Hot Holding); Bone In Chicken Wings (76F - Hot Holding) near fryers. Issued stop sale. Discussed proper holding temperatures or options for time as a public health control.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Boneless Chicken (109F - Hot Holding); Bone In Chicken Wings (76F - Hot Holding) near fryers. Issued stop sale. Discussed proper holding temperatures or options for time as a public health control.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute in soda dispenser in drive thru soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter area.

31B-02-4

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink at front counter with water at 76F. Discussed with operator.

27-16-4

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Operator added tablets 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-43-4

Basic - Floor tiles cracked on cooks line and wall tiles cracked on wall by back door.

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Deli meat on the floor on the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter on top of cloth next to cut peppers. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm reading. Operator corrected to 200ppm.

22-43-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch hat with gloved hands, then touch clean utensils. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use. Ute sinks moved to dish area, hands washed and gloves changed. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator added vacuum breaker **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute at self service soda fountain in dining area soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - 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/

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator borrowed quat sanitizer from KFC next door. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm reading. Operator corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Multiple employee drinks near service area hand sink without lids. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors in storage room with bag in box station soiled -floors in prep area under sink/equipment soiled

36-73-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils on dry dish storing rack stacked, not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, dumpster lid damaged not allowing it to fully close.

33-29-4

Basic - Multiple Food items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -drain grate on self service soda fountain in dining area soiled with mold like growth.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clean dish drying rack

16-46-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Jan 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings.

How does Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooksville average of 90.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings is inspected around two times per year on average.

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