CHARLEYS WINGS CHEESESTEAKS

Name: CHARLEYS WINGS CHEESESTEAKS
Address: 1401 DUNN AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32218, US
Rating: 63.6

1401 DUNN AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32218

License #2616477

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63.6 Grade F / 100

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CHARLEYS WINGS CHEESESTEAKS in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 63.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 6 critical, 7 major, 15 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 22, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 4 major, and 9 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens restroom, no paper towels. Operator stocked during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple ell phones stored on prep counters.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On cart at cook line, wings (91F - Cooling 1.5 hours 89f after 20 minutes). Wings sitting out at room temperature in large deep metal pan. Wings will not reach 70f within 2 hours per cooling calculator. Operator heated wings to 165f to restart cooling process.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. At sandwich make station, open case of buns on floor. Operator moved to dry storage shelf.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At dry storage area, bulk containers of seasoning blend and sugar not labeled.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area, multiple clean containers have old labels/residue attached.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter, clear plastic cups and lids not stored inverted.
[11-26-1] 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. 2 employee present with no employee food handler certificates, no proof of employee responsibilities being explained to them. Emailed operator dbpr form in English and Spanish.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drink station, spindle mixer has encrusted splatter residue on top plate by spindle.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by back door, hose bibb missing backflow preventer with hose attached. Also, at mop sink with splitter added, back preventer at end of faucet, needs to be at end of splitter before black hose.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage, paper cups used as scoops in multiple seasoning containers. Operator removed cups.
[32-23-5] Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In mens restroom, not able to flush toilet, stuffed with paper towels.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At lower shelf by drive thru window, spray bottle of multi surface cleaner stored next to cookies with nozzle pointed over cookies. Operator moved chemical.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of debris on ground in dumpster enclosure
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen area.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present, hired 5 months per employee, no employee training certification available.

Administrative complaint recommended
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line, tong hanging on side of shelf.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At storage shelves across from walk-in freezer, paper cup used as scoop in bulk salt/pepper blend and bulk sugar.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, cloth towel stored in handwash sink.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line and prep area, cell phones on prep table counters.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter area, spray bottle of multi surface cleaner stored on lower shelf next to cookies.
[08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In prep area, employee cut onions, peeled and sliced without washing.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside by back door, hose bibb missing backflow preventer. Also, at mop sink with splitter added, back preventer at end of faucet, needs to be at end of splitter before black hose.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At back storage area, aluminum pan and plastic on upper shelf not inverted. Also, at front counter, one stack of cups and 2 stacks of lids not inverted.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection 4 food handling employees present, no Certified Food Manager present. Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, wings (44F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated wings are kept in reach-in cooler, placed back in cooler.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler at make line, open jug of milk not dated. Person in Charge stated he is not sure when item opened, sometime after Monday truck.

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