Charley's Grilled Subs

250 Westshore Plaza Ste 4, Tampa, FL 33609

American

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Charley's Grilled Subs has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board is stained at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.

42-01-4

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut leafy greens at time of inspectionnn

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board stored on back sink is stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black plastic ramekin in bulk sugar at time of inspectionnn

14-01-5

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stored over prep sink stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink testing at 0ppm. Operator remade sink to test at 200ppm at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection

22-02-4

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand wash sink by walk in.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near walk in didn't have paper towels.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one bottle with toxic substance unlabeled stored near triple sink.

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed during inspection small CO tank not secured with the larger tanks.

51-11-4

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in freezer soiled and ice forming on it

36-06-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelves in kitchen.

24-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pan in dish area over triple sinks.

16-46-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

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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 Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charley's Grilled Subs?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charley's Grilled Subs.

How does Charley's Grilled Subs compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Charley's Grilled Subs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Charley's Grilled Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Charley's Grilled Subs have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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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