CHARLEYS CHEESESTEAKS

CHARLEYS CHEESESTEAKS located in BRADENTON has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 5 reports on file

2911 53 AVE E

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/12/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13460441

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - A box of drink mix stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tank. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Person in charge separated . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge inverted mop. Repeat Violation
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed cooked chicken wings (57F - Cooling). The cooked chicken wings were left in the turned office/end day warmer on 12/11/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed on cooks line, employee put on hairnet with gloves on and grabbed clean utensils and failed to remove soiled gloves and wash hand. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing. Employee placed soiled utensils in dishwasher area, removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed cooked chicken wings (57F - Cooling). The cooked chicken wings were left in the turned office/end day warmer on 12/11/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler by grill cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on over filling food containers. Person in charge removed cheese to the fill line and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.Person in charge filled towels.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

7/14/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10932954

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 3 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.Person in charge filled towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. All employees currently working at the time of the inspection read and signed agreement.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Person in charge filled soap. Corrected On-Site

3/18/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10760794

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/16/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8836270

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area. Person in charge separated. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Onions,juice and fryer oil stored on floor in walk-in cooler and in main kitchen area . Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw beef over pickled peppers . Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy . Person in charge removed raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed Person in charge a copy. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area purse and scrub brush in handwashing sink.Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Louden. Warning

7/22/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8315068

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed