Clearwater, Pinellas County

CHARLEYS WINGS AND PHILLY STEAKS

2300 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater, FL 33765

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Mar 19, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-16-4

Detail 24453254

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Manager on phone then began cooking while on phone . Reviewed with handwashing procedures . Manager washed hands then returned to cooking Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24453257

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 99-122 F in warmer drawer at cook line for under 2 hours. Employee reheated chicken to 177-190 F . Discussed time as a public health control with manager Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 24453258

Basic - Leak from compressor in walk in cooler . Bucket in place to catch water .Service scheduled for this day

14-69-4

Detail 24453255

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Per manager ,AC service scheduled for this day

10-07-4

Detail 24453256

Basic - In-use utensil ( tongs) stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit - 69 F. Manager discarded water . Relocated tongs Corrected On-Site

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-03-4

Detail 23935550

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Water draining onto floor surface from leak under hand wash sink in back kitchen . Manager tightened pipe -Water draining onto floor from hot water heater pipe . Manager placed pipe over drip pan . Manager scheduled service this day Employee mopped floor Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Service provided during inspection Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23935549

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - pan and bucket under compressor to catch leaks Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Manager to scheduled service Time Extended

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-05-4

Detail 23932952

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live roach on its back on floor by walk in freezer . Manager removed roach and cleaned area Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23932948

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked turkey at 52 F in reach in cooler next to grill . Temperatures taken this day . Manager moved turkey to freezer for quick chill down Recheck 43 F - cheddar cheese 49 F, mozzarella cheese 46 F , 52 F cut tomatoes in cooler opposite fryer Manager voluntarily discarded food . Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23932951

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken in warmer 125-130 F for 30 minutes per manager . Manager fried cooked chicken . Recheck : 187F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 23932949

Basic - -Water draining onto floor surface from leak under hand wash sink in back kitchen . Manager tightened pipe -Water draining onto floor from hot water heater pipe . Manager placed pipe over drip pan . Manager scheduled service this day Employee mopped floor Corrective Action Taken

08B-49-4

Detail 23932950

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Manager relocated drink to employee storage container Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23932953

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry basket with detached metal . Manager discarded basket . Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23932955

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Reviewed with manager . Per manager awaiting fire department approval to change door . Reviewed with manager to close gap Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23932954

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - pan and bucket under compressor to catch leaks Reviewed with manager

Mar 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 23598010

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken nuggets at 120 F in warmer . Manager reheated to 198F Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 23598009

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in dishwashing area and restrooms . Reviewed with manager

35B-01-4

Detail 23598008

Basic - -Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in dish washing area -Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch in back storage area behind hot water heater Reviewed with manager

21-04-4

Detail 23598011

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed cloth Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 23598012

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in front cook line area . Employee discarded drink Corrected On-Site

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23335095

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on customer soda machine soiled

33-16-4

Detail 23335096

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed Corrected On-Site

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22635172

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50f, sliced provolone 52f, item put in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 22635169

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken nuggets holding 110f - reheated then held at 135f, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22635171

Basic - Employee beverage container observed on the ice machine. Item moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22635170

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on dry storage shelf with food items. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22635173

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 22281554

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken at 100 F in warmer - reviewed proper hot holding temperatures with manager - employee reheated wings to 177 F - manager increased warmer temperature Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: No food hot holding at time of inspection - reviewed with manager hot holding procedures that food must be held at 135 F or more Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22281553

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Time Extended

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22276682

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - milk 47 F , cut lettuce 47 F provolone 54 F , pepper jack 61 F in cooler at cook line - temperatures taken this day - manager placed food on ice Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22276681

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken at 100 F in warmer - reviewed proper hot holding temperatures with manager - employee reheated wings to 177 F - manager increased warmer temperature Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22276675

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

41-17-4

Detail 22276677

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area - manager discarded Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 22276676

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves at cook line - employee removed cardboard Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22276678

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks on top of ice machine near walk in cooler

35B-01-4

Detail 22276680

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen

08B-17-4

Detail 22276679

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of peppers ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut lettuce ) in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

22-43-4

Detail 22097075

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.tested at 100 ppm discussed with manager to re make solution

12A-09-4

Detail 22097076

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw chicken and grabbed green peppers from reach in cooler discussion with employee on the importance of changing gloves and washing hands after touching raw products Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22097072

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By trash can. Operator removed trash bin Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22097074

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.

53B-13-5

Detail 22097070

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. Missing for three employees

27-16-4

Detail 22097071

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 83 f ran over 2 minutes located by three compartment sink

12B-07-4

Detail 22097073

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back storage area.

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21457135

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -provolone cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line, restocked at approximately 1:00pm, cheeses stored inside walk in cooler before being restocked inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manger states temperature is high because hot exhaust fan inside kitchen and reach in cooler door being open during lunch rush. Manger placed cheeses inside reach in freezer to cool. -raw bacon (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler, manager stated that all foods were 41F or below at 11am when he tempted the walk in cooler at opening. Items tempted at approximately 2:15pm, Walk in cooler does not sound like it is running at this time. Manager states he has been having electricity problems. Manager switched the fuse inside the breaker box in the office and the walk in cooler started running immediately afterwards. Manager placed all foods tempted over 41F inside walk in freezer to cool.

24-05-4

Detail 21457130

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice bucket not stored inverted, manager inverted bucket. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21457136

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Discussed with manager.

12B-07-4

Detail 21457133

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink stored on food storage rack in back kitchen area above onions. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21457131

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Designated employee area located above single service items, manager moved underneath single service items. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21457132

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Inside back kitchen area near hand wash sink, manager squeegeed floors. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21457129

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door between uses. -Tongs on cooks line being stored on reach in cooler door. Discussed with manager. Manger moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21457134

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet cloth stored on cooks line, and front counter areas, manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-03-4

Detail 21230365

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Front area next to hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Time Extended

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

53A-05-6

Detail 21058697

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/

53B-01-5

Detail 21058699

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-03-4

Detail 21058695

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Front area next to hand sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21058696

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler.

10-08-5

Detail 21058701

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21058700

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket for small freezer on line soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 21058698

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cup on floor.

Jul 21, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.