CHARLEYS CHEESESTEAKS
2911 53 AVE E, BRADENTON, FL 34203
License #5106107
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →CHARLEYS CHEESESTEAKS in BRADENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92.1 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 12, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 4 critical, 4 major, 8 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on December 12, 2025 shows 10 observation rows: 4 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] 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.
- [24-08-4] Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Person in charge separated .
- [31B-02-4] 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.
- [42-01-4] 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.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tank.
- [08B-38-4] A box of drink mix stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor.
- [03A-02-5] 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.
- [01B-02-5] 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.
- [12A-09-4] 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.
- [03D-02-5] 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.
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CHARLEYS CHEESESTEAKS looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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