Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

CHARLEY'S GRILLED SUBS

1441 TAMIAMI TRL 603, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
May 13, 2026
City
Port Charlotte
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24572476

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over packaged cheese whiz and cookies in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw bacon. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24572475

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the quaternary test kit expired 2/1/2019.

24-18-4

Detail 24572474

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic forks stored with the food contact surface up. The operator voluntarily discarded the forks. Corrected On-Site

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 24438464

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24438465

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler nearest the cash registers Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Time Extended

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24437448

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over shredded cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the above foods due to temperature violations. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24437453

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches near a box of single-service portion cups above the three compartment sink. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24437451

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator was unable to determine how long the above potentially hazardous foods have been out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24437454

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cooked turkey (60F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator was unable to determine how long the above potentially hazardous foods have been out of temperature. The operator discarded the above foods. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24437452

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense foods. The operator removed the cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24437449

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured near the ice machine. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24437450

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler nearest the cash registers Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24010097

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink on front counter with tea/coffee stains. Observed operator cleaning sink. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24010096

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back sides of handles, on reach in coolers and freezers, food debris.

24-05-4

Detail 24010095

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cambros on storage shelf not inverted. Observed operator inverting cambros. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24010098

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on reach in cooler damaged gaskets.

23-03-4

Detail 24010094

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and freezers soiled with black mold like substance.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 23640772

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired on December 1, 2024

22-02-4

Detail 23640769

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board put away clean with food stains on cutting boards stained. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23640771

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board put away clean with grooves marks on it. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23640773

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at make reach in cooler where Philly cheese steak meat is stored with a damaged gasket.

23-03-4

Detail 23640770

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at make reach in cooler where Philly cheese steak meat is stored with soiled gasket.

Oct 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 23316833

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile next to walk in cooler damaged leaving a hole in ceiling.

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 23215422

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach ins with food debris build up on gaskets. Observed employees cleaning all gaskets Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23215423

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo boxes on top shelf not inverted. Observed operator correct by inverting to open end down. Corrected On-Site

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22358226

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operations of establishment operating on expired license. 12012022. Observed operator go on line and renew license. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22358227

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. Observed no process in place. E mailed operator, she printed up form, and posted it and showed proper chemicals for cleaning and proper disposal. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22358225

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. Observed no Employee Reporting. E mailed operator, she printed up form, signed and dated form and had employees do the same after explaining the process to them Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22358224

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with out hair restraint. Observed operator giving employee an approved hair restraint and employee proceeded to wear hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 21603256

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in hot water heater not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21603255

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three CO2 tanks unsecured next to ice machine.

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 20845895

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

14-11-4

Detail 20845894

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler next to fry station.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

50-17-2

Detail 20519782

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 20519783

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef at Make Table next to front counter. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20519781

Intermediate - 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/. Manager, Jesus Corona. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 20519780

Intermediate - 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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20519779

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning