Charlie Horse

810 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 321767817

American

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Charlie Horse has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Charlie Horse's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 18, 2025

Complaint Full

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 28, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -dust buildup on wall fan at cookline. -grease, food debris on toaster at cookline.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline.

36-27-5

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice dumped into handwash sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling tiles at cookline soiled with accumulated dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation area. -ash on ledge above handwash sink.

12B-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -fan at cookline soiled with dust.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease at end of cookline.

36-27-5

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense butter.

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, ice machine interior has exposed insulation.

14-11-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris: -boards under toaster.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered, chicken wings in walk in cooler.

08B-12-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated debris by hand sink.

36-27-5

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor, cases of food in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris: wire cart at end of cookline, toaster at cookline, hood filters.

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

12B-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charlie Horse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charlie Horse on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charlie Horse?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charlie Horse.

How does Charlie Horse compare to other restaurants in Ormond Beach?

Charlie Horse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Ormond Beach average of 79.

Has Charlie Horse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Charlie Horse have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Charlie Horse 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 Charlie Horse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charlie Horse is inspected around three times per year on average.

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