Charm City
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
64
Score
Charm City has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Charm City's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2026
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 000 ppm Sanitizer was remade.200 ppm
22-43-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near the walk in cooler. Paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel on the bottom is soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
64
Oct 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Soiled **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Not shielded. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
90
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Operator is sweeping mop water from cleaning the floor drain to the outside ground. The water was mopped up and in the mop sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
28-14-5
High Priority - Waste water was observed on the floor near the smoker. Earlier in the day operator stated it was grease backed up drain near smoker. Observed employees walking through water water on the ground and tracking through the establishment. Operator clean and sanitized floor. The plumber fixed the blockage and the area was cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.silver pan and cups in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drink on the cutting board on the large flip top reach in cooler next to the steam table. The beverage was removed. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
38-07-4
52
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior plastic panel. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Soiled. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Product in the top section of both flip top reach in cooler acfrom the cook line. Cole slaw (50F - Cold Holding); mango salsa (50F - Cold Holding); crab meat (50F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); ribs (47F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior plastic panel.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid is broken on the flip top reach in cooler acfrom the fryers in the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of collard greens inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
74
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Collard greens inside the walk in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over scallops in the interior of the flip top reach in cooler across from the fryers. Chicken over shrimp in the top section of the reach in cooler across from the Vulcan oven. The product was reversed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Collard greens 50F inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cole slaw (50F - Cold Holding) expo line salsa (47F); Cole slaw (47F - Cold Holding); crab meat (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) All reach in coolers across from the cook line. The product was put on ice. Collard greens 50F inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer on the table in the drive thru section. The slicer was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid inside the bottle on the bottom shelf under the cash register. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can of monster energy drink on the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler acfrom the fryers. the beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of sprite beverage syrup. **Warning**
08B-38-4
37
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at the bottom of the wall to the left entering the dry storage area.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2023 displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bread on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. In front of the ice machine in the dry storage area.
10-14-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
74
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment vacuum packages cooked smoked chicken, pulled pork, pork ribs, beef brisket. Product cooked cooled and packaged and held up to 7 days **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: No variance submitted **Admin Complaint**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum packages cooked smoked chicken, pulled pork, pork ribs, beef brisket. Product cooked cooled and packaged and held up to 7 days **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Haccp plans not applied for **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Establishment vacuum packages cooked smoked chicken, pulled pork, pork ribs, beef brisket. Product cooked cooled and packaged and held up to 7 days. Missing production time **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Vacuum packed smoked chicken, pork and brisket only have prep date, no-use by or production time **Admin Complaint**
03G-06-5
74
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. Manager printed forms and had employees read and sign **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum packages cooked smoked chicken, pulled pork, pork ribs, beef brisket. Product cooked cooled and packaged and held up to 7 days **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Establishment vacuum packages cooked smoked chicken, pulled pork, pork ribs, beef brisket. Product cooked cooled and packaged and held up to 7 days. Missing production time **Warning**
03G-06-5
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. Manager printed and posted sign **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment vacuum packages cooked smoked chicken, pulled pork, pork ribs, beef brisket. Product cooked cooled and packaged and held up to 7 days **Warning**
03G-46-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
58
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat make line: scallops (59F - Cold Holding); fish (58F - Cold Holding); raw beef (58F - Cold Holding); Poultry (59F - Cold Holding) Cold make line: feta (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (45F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks on cooler. Manager put them in container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charm City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charm City on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charm City?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Charm City.
How does Charm City compare to other restaurants in Bartow?
Charm City most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.
Has Charm City's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Charm City have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charm City 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 Charm City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charm City is inspected around four times per year on average.
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