Charm City at Lake Ashton

4141 Ashton Club Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33859

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Charm City at Lake Ashton stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Lake Wales facility scores 90, putting Charm City at Lake Ashton on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from dish machine area, operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Only cold water was available at bar handwashing sink,employee turned on hot water nozzle, hot water 96F. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on prep line prepping raw beef

13-03-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with produce. In walk-in cooler raw chicken and raw ship over box of freshly cut produce. Operator moved raw chicken and raw ship from over produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from the cook line. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over produce. In walk-in cooler raw shrimp over box of vegetables. Operator removed raw from over the vegetables. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed from the door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

10-20-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frets on the floor in walk-in freezer and cooler. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar and back kitchen. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open can drink next to tortillas beginning of cook line. Operator removed open can drink. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink near dish machine.

29-20-5

May 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charm City at Lake Ashton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charm City at Lake Ashton on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charm City at Lake Ashton?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charm City at Lake Ashton.

How does Charm City at Lake Ashton compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Charm City at Lake Ashton most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Charm City at Lake Ashton's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charm City at Lake Ashton have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charm City at Lake Ashton 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 Charm City at Lake Ashton inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charm City at Lake Ashton is inspected around three times per year on average.

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