Charley's Grilled Subs
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Charley's Grilled Subs has seven inspections in the public record. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Charley's Grilled Subs is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced Swiss cheese 45 F stored in reach-in cooler. Recommended to place in ice bath or moved to walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: Sliced Swiss cheese 43 F. A large container of commercially cooked chicken nuggets 87-92F stored on storage shelf in kitchen. Operator states that it was left there less than an hour, and moved to walk-in freezer for rapid chilled. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of fruit flavor drink syrups stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
82
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cleaned prep table and sweep the floor, then replaced gloves to prep food for customers without washing hands first. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced Swiss cheese 45 F stored in reach-in cooler. Recommended to place in ice bath or moved to walk-in freezer. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Adam Abraheem. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed accumulation of food debris in handwash sink next to prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin at front service line. Employee moved handle up. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of fruit flavor drink syrups stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
43
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce (89F - Hot Holding). Operator switched warmer to higher heat to reheat cheese sauce at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fady Soliman, expired on 06/20/2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Adam Abraheem.
53A-04-6
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin at front service line. Employee removed scoop from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance and pink slime inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above bulk oil containers.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in back prep kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf with Togo boxes and above portion cups.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to ice machine
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above 3-compartment sink is soiled with black mold like substance.
36-27-5
70
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 3 bottles of Windex stored above ice machine Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scooter blocking hand sink next to ice machine Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored above portion cups and lids in dry storage area
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf on dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored on mop bucket at mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda station on service line next to registers Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in walk in cooler , not separated nor identified, corrected , manager identified drinks . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
64
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 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Grilled Subs?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” 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 Tampa?
Charley's Grilled Subs most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Charley's Grilled Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Grilled Subs have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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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