Charley's Grill Subs
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
52
Score
Charley's Grill Subs has been inspected 13 times since 2022. On Dec 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Charley's Grill Subs on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid spray stored with cup lids under front counter. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of cookie mix on floor in walk-in-freezer . Box put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Crack plastic containers over three-compartment sink
14-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron hanging on soft drink syrup boxes. Employee moved aprons **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler stored above food served to the public not marked. Food moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the ice bin deflector ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in prep area soiled with food residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service aluminum trays not inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler in back area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink with lid and straw stored over lettuce in reach in cooler. Drink was discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner by front counter
10-14-5
52
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches behind shelves above mop sink, Manager killed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium
16-37-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler in front of triple sink.
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the front counter, to go containers not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler shelves rusted
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Nine dead roaches on floor at the front area near handwash sink. Five dead roaches on floor under soda machine at the front counter. At the prep area/triple sink area: two dead roaches on floor under soda rack, six dead roaches on floor underneath reach-in cooler, three dead roaches on top of soda bag underneath triple sink, one dead roach on floor in front of mop sink, three dead roaches on floor behind ice machine. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks next to soda bags. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
58
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front area, turkey 45F manager moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the front line, raw chicken stored above kimchi, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap, no paper towels and no sign on sink next to triple sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near back door, with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in front of soda shelf not secured, employee secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach-in cooler at the prep area, employee personal food stored above customers food, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use lid and container cracked (lettuce container). **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups near triple sink on floor, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
Feb 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched trash can with gloved hands then changed gloves and began cooking without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Small insect crawling in bag of sub rolls. Manager discarded.
01B-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle on prep table. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several in use broken containers and lids.
14-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed peppers and tomatoes on shelf over cut vegetables and lemonade in reach in cooler. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the prep back area, observed eight live roaches on wall behind sanitizer hose, Manager killed and cleaned. One live roach on wall behind handwash sink at the front counter area. One live roach under register machine. One live roach under soda machine at the front counter area Two live roaches under front counter area (inside crevices). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Observed three live roaches on floor at the front counter area. Three live roaches under handwash sink area at the front counter area. One live roach on wall behind three compartment sink. One live roach inside shelf crevice above three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: Observed two live roaches at the front counter area (one on floor and one under reach-in cooler, Manager killed and cleaned. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: One live roach on desk near back door, Manager killed and cleaned and one live roach at the front counter area, Manager killed and cleaned. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: Observed seven live roaches under drink stand at the front counter area, Manager killed and cleaned. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 32 dead roaches on floor around soda rack at the prep area. Two dead roaches on top of soda boxes at the prep area. One dead roach inside handwash sink at the three compartment sink area. Six dead roaches inside glue trap under soda machine at the front counter. Two dead roaches on wall behind sign. Eight dead roaches on floor at the front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: Observed one dead roach under flat top grilled, Manager cleaned. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: One dead roach on top of a lid at the front counter area, Manager cleaned. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: Observed two dead roaches under front counter, Manager cleaned. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
82
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the prep back area, observed eight live roaches on wall behind sanitizer hose, Manager killed and cleaned. One live roach on wall behind handwash sink at the front counter area. One live roach under register machine. One live roach under soda machine at the front counter area Two live roaches under front counter area (inside crevices). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Observed three live roaches on floor at the front counter area. Three live roaches under handwash sink area at the front counter area. One live roach on wall behind three compartment sink. One live roach inside shelf crevice above three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: Observed two live roaches at the front counter area (one on floor and one under reach-in cooler, Manager killed and cleaned. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 32 dead roaches on floor around soda rack at the prep area. Two dead roaches on top of soda boxes at the prep area. One dead roach inside handwash sink at the three compartment sink area. Six dead roaches inside glue trap under soda machine at the front counter. Two dead roaches on wall behind sign. Eight dead roaches on floor at the front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: Observed one dead roach under flat top grilled, Manager cleaned. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
82
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish detergent stored above bag of onions, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the prep back area, observed eight live roaches on wall behind sanitizer hose, Manager killed and cleaned. One live roach on wall behind handwash sink at the front counter area. One live roach under register machine. One live roach under soda machine at the front counter area Two live roaches under front counter area (inside crevices). **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 32 dead roaches on floor around soda rack at the prep area. Two dead roaches on top of soda boxes at the prep area. One dead roach inside handwash sink at the three compartment sink area. Six dead roaches inside glue trap under soda machine at the front counter. Two dead roaches on wall behind sign. Eight dead roaches on floor at the front counter area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on prep tables and above food, Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment soiled.
23-03-4
61
Jan 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed yellow spray stored next to Togo boats on the front line. This was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato on the front line cutting board, 63F. The food pan was moved to the reach-in cooler, these were cut after 10:00 am today. These were moved below uncovered. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ice bin shroud is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal bat stored in the kitchen hand wash sink. This was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used to scoop seasoning. The cup was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple drinks stored in a reach-in cooler in the kitchen, drinks are over customer food. Drinks were moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the pitcher hand touching bulk sugar. The handle was adjusted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed a used apron stored on buns. This was placed in the laundry bag. **Corrected On-Site**
21-14-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charley's Grill Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charley's Grill Subs on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Grill Subs?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charley's Grill Subs.
How does Charley's Grill Subs compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Charley's Grill Subs most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Charley's Grill Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Grill Subs have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Charley's Grill Subs 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 Charley's Grill Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Grill Subs is inspected around four times per year on average.
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