Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Manager on phone then began cooking while on phone . Reviewed with handwashing procedures . Manager washed hands then returned to cooking **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 99-122 F in warmer drawer at cook line for under 2 hours. Employee reheated chicken to 177-190 F . Discussed time as a public health control with manager **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Leak from compressor in walk in cooler . Bucket in place to catch water .Service scheduled for this day
29-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Per manager ,AC service scheduled for this day
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil ( tongs) stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit - 69 F. Manager discarded water . Relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Water draining onto floor surface from leak under hand wash sink in back kitchen . Manager tightened pipe -Water draining onto floor from hot water heater pipe . Manager placed pipe over drip pan . Manager scheduled service this day Employee mopped floor **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Service provided during inspection **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - pan and bucket under compressor to catch leaks Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Manager to scheduled service **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on its back on floor by walk in freezer . Manager removed roach and cleaned area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked turkey at 52 F in reach in cooler next to grill . Temperatures taken this day . Manager moved turkey to freezer for quick chill down Recheck 43 F - cheddar cheese 49 F, mozzarella cheese 46 F , 52 F cut tomatoes in cooler opposite fryer Manager voluntarily discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken in warmer 125-130 F for 30 minutes per manager . Manager fried cooked chicken . Recheck : 187F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - -Water draining onto floor surface from leak under hand wash sink in back kitchen . Manager tightened pipe -Water draining onto floor from hot water heater pipe . Manager placed pipe over drip pan . Manager scheduled service this day Employee mopped floor **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Manager relocated drink to employee storage container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry basket with detached metal . Manager discarded basket . **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Reviewed with manager . Per manager awaiting fire department approval to change door . Reviewed with manager to close gap **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - pan and bucket under compressor to catch leaks Reviewed with manager
14-69-4
50
Mar 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on customer soda machine soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
86
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken nuggets holding 110f - reheated then held at 135f, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50f, sliced provolone 52f, item put in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container observed on the ice machine. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on dry storage shelf with food items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - milk 47 F , cut lettuce 47 F provolone 54 F , pepper jack 61 F in cooler at cook line - temperatures taken this day - manager placed food on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken at 100 F in warmer - reviewed proper hot holding temperatures with manager - employee reheated wings to 177 F - manager increased warmer temperature **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area - manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves at cook line - employee removed cardboard **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of peppers ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut lettuce ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks on top of ice machine near walk in cooler
12B-07-4
50
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.tested at 100 ppm discussed with manager to re make solution
22-43-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw chicken and grabbed green peppers from reach in cooler discussion with employee on the importance of changing gloves and washing hands after touching raw products **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By trash can. Operator removed trash bin **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
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. Missing for three employees
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 83 f ran over 2 minutes located by three compartment sink
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back storage area.
12B-07-4
47
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Front area next to hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks.
How does Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charleys Wings and Philly Steaks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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