Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks

8539 Us Highway 19, Port Richey, FL 34668

American

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Across the inspection history, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks' 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Manager rubbed hands together for 5 seconds, discussed proper hand washing procedures with manager

12A-17-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean Squeeze bottles in dish area with labels still on them

16-46-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce above tortillas and bottled water in walk in cooler, unwashed produce moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm on cook line, employee refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with sauces in them not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two white cutting boards on cook line

14-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch while preparing food

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn next to flat top grill, cold holding drawer gaskets torn and reach in freezer next to fryers

14-11-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator printed inspection during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets soiled

23-03-4

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

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. Emailed poster to manager on duty (5030-104) **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or towels at hand wash sink in dish room. Both dispensers broken **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator (5039-105) **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - unwashed produce over cheese and dressing

08B-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 2 door cooler gasket at front counter

23-03-4

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was texting on cell phone in to go window area then put gloves on and was scooping French fries without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure

12A-29-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table in to go area next to to go boxes Drink on table next to foil sheets and deli sheets next to hand sink on cook line, drinks removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food with no beard guard on

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler on cook line

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line and prep area

36-73-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking when water turned on at hand sink by shelf of bread

29-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks?

Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks.

How does Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?

Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.

Has Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks 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 Wings and Philly Steaks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Wings and Philly Steaks is inspected around two times per year on average.

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