BRADENTON, Manatee County

CHARLEYS CHEESESTEAKS

2911 53 AVE E, BRADENTON, FL 34203

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
4 High Priority
Dec 12, 2025
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 24248655

High Priority - 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.

12A-09-4

Detail 24248647

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24248648

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Detail 24248651

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 24248649

Intermediate - 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.

08B-38-4

Detail 24248654

Basic - A box of drink mix stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24248650

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tank. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24248653

Basic - Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Person in charge separated . Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24248656

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24248652

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 23867189

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.Person in charge filled towels. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23867190

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 currently working at the time of the inspection read and signed agreement.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23867192

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Person in charge filled soap. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23867191

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23867193

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23867188

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 23481392

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23481391

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw beef over pickled peppers . Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy . Person in charge removed raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23481393

Intermediate - 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. Emailed Person in charge a copy. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23481389

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area purse and scrub brush in handwashing sink.Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23481388

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Louden. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23481387

Basic - Food containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting in back kitchen area. Person in charge separated. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23481390

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23481386

Basic - Onions,juice and fryer oil stored on floor in walk-in cooler and in main kitchen area . Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23481385

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.