CHARLIES GRILLED SUBS

CHARLIES GRILLED SUBS maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in PEMBROKE PINES. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

11401 PINES BLVD #484

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942148

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on walk in cooler floor. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed cases with unwashed bell peppers and tomatoes stored over precooked chicken wings in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese cold held at 44F at front line refrigerator. Per operator ,items transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed to walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on cutting board. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth bucket stored inside hand wash sink at front line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5: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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair in dishwashing area. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef not vertical separated from chicken in flip top cooler. Operator properly separated Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed container with cleaning chemical stored on shelf with sugar. Operator removed chemical to separate location. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager Tomas Quintero. A copy of the big 6 foodbourne illnesses poster has been emailed to the operator. Warning
  • 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. -Observed manager Tomas Quintero unable to answer questions as it relates to sanitizer and its usage. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a wiping cloth bucket stored in hand wash sink. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351945

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee purse stored on shelf next to food items.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed male employee with no hair restraint.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. -Observed bag with onions stored on floor in prep area.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed in-use wet wiping cloth at front line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 1. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. 2. Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container lids stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5: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. Admin Complaint
  • 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. -Observed a bicycle in dry storage area.