Charleys Cheesesteaks Wings
1920 S French Ave, Sanford, FL 32771 · Permanent Food Service · License 6905707
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 21 follow-up), 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 13 basic (1 repeat); basic violations cost 12 at most-28
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
More time given
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
-discarded metal
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
- First visitAug 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
-1 live, small flying insect in kitchen over mop sink area
Intermediate5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
-milk stored in small single-door reach-in cooler, operator dated
Fixed on the spot
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
-inspector provided the DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-self-service beverage station ice chute has an accumulation of black/pink, mold-like substance
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
-handwash sink in men's bathroom
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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Basic13
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
-plastic scoop handle in contact with black pepper
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
-multiple sets of tongs stored in standing water 79°F
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
-wet wiping cloth stored on counter next to condiment packets
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
-both men's and women's bathrooms
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
-discarded plywood, pvc pipe, and wooden pallets
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
-marked exit door in rear of kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
-rear kitchen door
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
-employee cell phone stored on prep counter, operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
-inspector provided the DBPR Choking First Aid Procedures handout
Fixed on the spot
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.