Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings

1147 S Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601 · Permanent Food Service · License 3701311

C
Grade C
Safety score 75 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 29, 2026

What drove the grade

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection
    4 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 6 basic
    -25
  • Safety score75

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitJul 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      More time given

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      More time given

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

      More time given

    Reporting only1

    • Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 23, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    13 violations found:

    • 4 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority4

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

      Employee entered kitchen and placed gloves on without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then removed gloves and washed hands.

      Fixed on the spot

      Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

      Employee picked a piece of paper up off the floor then touched clean utensil without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with employee who then washed their hands.

      Fixed on the spot

      Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      Employee touched pan containing raw chicken then touched single service to go box without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then removed gloves and washed hands.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      Chlorine sanitizer in bucket at front counter over 200ppm. Operator added water recheck 100ppm.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate3

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Wiping cloths stored in hand wash sink in cook line area. Inspector removed to wash hands.

      Fixed on the spot

      No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator placed paper towel roll on shelf near the sink.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Michele Lisa

    Basic6

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.

      Unwashed mushrooms stored above prepped peppers in pan in walk in cooler

      Food stored on floor.

      Multiple cases of food in walk in freezer

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      2 employees engaging in food preparation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Gasket torn on reach in freezer in cook line area

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

      Multiple clean pans in dish machine area

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Mop sink/walk in cooler area

    Reporting only1

    • Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.

      For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by back door of kitchen

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Handwashing and hygienic practices3
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Fire extinguishing equipment2
Manager certification and employee training2
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1