Charlies Kitchen and Grill

4945 S Orange Blossom Trail Ste4, Orlando, FL 32839

American

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Charlies Kitchen and Grill six times, with records going back to 2022. Charlies Kitchen and Grill was last inspected on Oct 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Charlies Kitchen and Grill is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Aug 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bacon above ready to eat vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons an knives on front counter.

25-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area and cook line.

36-27-5

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) overfilled at make table operator states in unit less than 1 hour. Placed below chill line. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-27-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing dishes after being washed **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over shell eggs in reach in cooler

08A-20-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Hamburger patties over fish

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handsink behind front counter

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen

31B-03-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Microwave handle in dry storage handsink in kitchen taped to wall

14-71-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups on floor near restroom

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer

08B-12-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charlies Kitchen and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charlies Kitchen and Grill on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Charlies Kitchen and Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Charlies Kitchen and Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Charlies Kitchen and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Charlies Kitchen and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charlies Kitchen and Grill 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 Charlies Kitchen and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charlies Kitchen and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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