Charley's Grilled Subs
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Charley's Grilled Subs 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink sink at 0 ppm, staff refill the 3 compartment retested 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken mayo sandwich (79F - Cold Holding) at front counter area rack, as per shift manager for Less than 4 hours, staff place the sandwich tray in the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Kendry Ojeda as a shift manager and lack of food manager certificate.
53A-02-7
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with substance like mold impregnated.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink unit next to 3 compartment sink blocked by food cart.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter under soda machine ice box.
10-08-5
43
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: At time of callback inspection observed observed Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some auxiliary over the walk-in freezer entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: At time of callback inspection Observed some auxiliary over the walk-in freezer entrance. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled AC returns over ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: At time of callback inspection Observed soiled AC returns over ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced Turkey ham (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding) as per staff cooked wings from previous night, raw chicken wings received last Tuesday and Turkey ham as well. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced Turkey ham (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding) as per staff cooked wings from previous night, raw chicken wings received last Tuesday and Turkey ham as well. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towel at unit front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some auxiliary over the walk-in freezer entrance. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled AC returns over ware washing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed precooked chicken wings (as per manager prepared last night) (46F - Cooling) at reach in cooler unit next to deep fryer machine.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed precooked chicken wings (as per manager prepared last night) (46F - Cooling) at reach in cooler unit next to deep fryer machine. Coached staff on proper cooling methods and provided educational material on cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not probe thermometer available to ensure food safety.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed employee storing recently fried chicken wing in a cover container not allowing for proper cooling time. Employee was coached on proper cooling methods. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black substance like mold at ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile over reach in cooler/freezer area, also over office entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC vents at preparation area.
36-34-5
52
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at RIC front counter sliced provolone (49F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding). As per manager for less than one hour. Manager was instructed to switch products with products from WIC. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to SS items at front counter. Manager moved the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed MOP sink with splitter not vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef at RIC. Manager relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hand at 3CS. Manager was made aware of the situation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Rafael Seminario hired 4 months ago, Clara hired two and half years ago and without employee training certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed SS knifes at front counter at customer reach with handle not presented first. Manager was instructed to removed SS and placed it correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed SS cups next to HWS at from counter. Manager removed the SS items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-22-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Staff secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on curtains at WIF. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice chests. Manager removed handle from lice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
35
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed container with wet nesting by the employee break area next to walk in freezer. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed container with wet nesting by the employee break area next to walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Obseved standing water at walk in cooler. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Obseved standing water at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Obseved Floor soiled at front counter preparation area. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Obseved Floor soiled at front counter preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at employees station. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at employees station. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
64
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella stick (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation table across from cook line as per manager since early in the morning.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella stick (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation table across from cook line as per manager since early in the morning. Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed liquid cheese at walk in cooler with no label open for more than 24 hours. Priority: Intermediate
02C-03-5
Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
36-36-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen. Priority: Basic
36-34-5
Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed container with wet nesting by the employee break area next to walk in freezer. Priority: Basic
24-08-4
Basic - Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Obseved standing water at walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
36-22-4
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Obseved Floor soiled at front counter preparation area. Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer. Priority: Basic
14-69-4
Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Obseved at ice machine at front counter. Priority: Basic
10-08-5
Basic - Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Standing water at reach in cooler at front counter. Priority: Basic
29-49-6
Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. Priority: Basic
14-17-4
Basic - Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at employees station. Priority: Basic
29-11-4
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic
42-01-4
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at preparation area. Priority: Basic
21-12-4
37
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (49 F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler next to the grill. As per operator cheese has less than 2 hours . Operator placed cheese inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Madelin Estevez certificate expired 10/02/2022. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table at the front counter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
70
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink in back area. Employee refilled paper dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles above walk in freezer damaged
36-32-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charley's Grilled Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charley's Grilled Subs on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Grilled Subs?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Charley's Grilled Subs.
How does Charley's Grilled Subs compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Charley's Grilled Subs most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Charley's Grilled Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Grilled 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 Grilled 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 Grilled Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Grilled Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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