Charley's Grilled Subs
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Charley's Grilled Subs stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Charley's Grilled Subs' latest score of 90 sits above the Port Charlotte average of 82. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler nearest the cash registers **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches near a box of single-service portion cups above the three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator was unable to determine how long the above potentially hazardous foods have been out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator was unable to determine how long the above potentially hazardous foods have been out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over shredded cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above foods due to temperature violations. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the ice machine. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler nearest the cash registers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense foods. The operator removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
47
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on front counter with tea/coffee stains. Observed operator cleaning sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back sides of handles, on reach in coolers and freezers, food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cambros on storage shelf not inverted. Observed operator inverting cambros. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on reach in cooler damaged gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and freezers soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
74
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired on December 1, 2024
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board put away clean with food stains on cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board put away clean with grooves marks on it. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at make reach in cooler where Philly cheese steak meat is stored with a damaged gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at make reach in cooler where Philly cheese steak meat is stored with soiled gasket.
23-03-4
67
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile next to walk in cooler damaged leaving a hole in ceiling.
36-32-5
95
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach ins with food debris build up on gaskets. Observed employees cleaning all gaskets **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo boxes on top shelf not inverted. Observed operator correct by inverting to open end down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operations of establishment operating on expired license. 12012022. Observed operator go on line and renew license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Observed no Employee Reporting. E mailed operator, she printed up form, signed and dated form and had employees do the same after explaining the process to them **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Observed no process in place. E mailed operator, she printed up form, and posted it and showed proper chemicals for cleaning and proper disposal. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with out hair restraint. Observed operator giving employee an approved hair restraint and employee proceeded to wear hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in hot water heater not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three CO2 tanks unsecured next to ice machine.
51-11-4
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 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Grilled Subs?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charley's Grilled Subs.
How does Charley's Grilled Subs compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Charley's Grilled Subs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Charley's Grilled Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Charley's Grilled Subs have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charley's Grilled Subs 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 Charley's Grilled Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Grilled Subs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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