Charlie's Steak & Hoagie
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Charlie's Steak & Hoagie has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Charlie's Steak & Hoagie is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on their cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above their back storage area and their cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed their scoop handle in contact with their croutons. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
86
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed their scoop handle in contact with their croutons. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on their cook line. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored above their back storage area and their cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
78
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked onions (75F - Hot Holding); Cooked mushrooms (75F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they were out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed them on the flattop to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored next to food products on the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training expired at this time. Operator has purchased classes for his employees at this time. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop buried in a container of grits. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster with a hole rusted out in the back.
33-12-4
61
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their sanitizer bucket at 350ppm quaternary. Had operator remake the bucket at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator cooking food with a watch on. Operator removed his watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee working with a grip length beard and no beard restraint.
13-04-4
78
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of pain medicine stored above food and a food prep sink in the food prep area. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked onions (101F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator turned up the heat on the warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
74
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary chemical test kits expired.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the front counter. Operator place cloth in a bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
82
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded potatoes at 70F stored at room temperature to the left of the grill on the cook line. Manager reported they had been stored at room temperature for approximately 1hr, manager put item in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed manager employee agreement and printed out some forms for the manger to get signed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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 manager vomit clean up plan. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
67
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed onions next to grill at 89F, manager to move to temperature controlled area.
03B-01-6
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. Observed no vomit cleaning plan. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed not smooth ceiling tiles in kitchen areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
67
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic type tiles in drop ceiling above cook area.
36-37-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charlie's Steak & Hoagie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charlie's Steak & Hoagie on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charlie's Steak & Hoagie?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charlie's Steak & Hoagie.
How does Charlie's Steak & Hoagie compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Charlie's Steak & Hoagie most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Charlie's Steak & Hoagie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charlie's Steak & Hoagie have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charlie's Steak & Hoagie 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 Charlie's Steak & Hoagie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charlie's Steak & Hoagie is inspected around three times per year on average.
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