Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
20
Score
Going back to 2025, Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 19 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 10 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks' 20 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by back door, hose bibb missing backflow preventer with hose attached. Also, at mop sink with splitter added, back preventer at end of faucet, needs to be at end of splitter before black hose. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At lower shelf by drive thru window, spray bottle of multi surface cleaner stored next to cookies with nozzle pointed over cookies. Operator moved chemical. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fry station, wings (57F - Cold Holding). Employee placed wings out 3 hours prior. Explained Time as a Public Health Control to operator, emailed dbpr form. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
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. 2 employee present with no employee food handler certificates, no proof of employee responsibilities being explained to them. Emailed operator dbpr form in English and Spanish.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At cook line reach-in cooler, milk in bottom of cooler not dated, opened 2 days prior per employee. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cart at cook line, wings (91F - Cooling 1.5 hours 89f after 20 minutes). Wings sitting out at room temperature in large deep metal pan. Wings will not reach 70f within 2 hours per cooling calculator. Operator heated wings to 165f to restart cooling process.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom, no paper towels. Operator stocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present, hired 5 months per employee, no employee training certification available.
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage, paper cups used as scoops in multiple seasoning containers. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple ell phones stored on prep counters. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At sandwich make station, open case of buns on floor. Operator moved to dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of debris on ground in dumpster enclosure
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drink station, spindle mixer has encrusted splatter residue on top plate by spindle.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area, multiple clean containers have old labels/residue attached.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter, clear plastic cups and lids not stored inverted. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In men's restroom, not able to flush toilet, stuffed with paper towels.
32-23-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At dry storage area, bulk containers of seasoning blend and sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
20
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter area, spray bottle of multi surface cleaner stored on lower shelf next to cookies.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by back door, hose bibb missing backflow preventer. Also, at mop sink with splitter added, back preventer at end of faucet, needs to be at end of splitter before black hose. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line, open bag of raw chicken nuggets stored over bags of fries. Also, in walk-in cooler, case of raw bacon stored over cooked chicken wings.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, wings (44F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated wings are kept in reach-in cooler, placed back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler at make line, open jug of milk not dated. Person in Charge stated he is not sure when item opened, sometime after Monday truck.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, cloth towel stored in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection 4 food handling employees present, no Certified Food Manager present. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employee certificates are photo copies.
53B-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At back storage area, aluminum pan and plastic on upper shelf not inverted. Also, at front counter, one stack of cups and 2 stacks of lids not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In prep area, employee cut onions, peeled and sliced without washing.
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At storage shelves across from walk-in freezer, bulk sugar container not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tong hanging on side of shelf.
10-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line and prep area, cell phones on prep table counters.
40-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At storage shelves across from walk-in freezer, paper cup used as scoop in bulk salt/pepper blend and bulk sugar.
14-01-5
26
Apr 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by back door, hose bibb missing backflow preventer.
29-34-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door missing door closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At dry storage area, plastic container identified as salt/pepper blend, not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms missing door closers.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at cookline and dish area handwash sinks. Manager printed and posted signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks.
How does Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Charleys Wings Cheesesteaks 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.
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