How many health inspections has CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS had?

CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS ever been shut down?

No, CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS?

The most frequently cited violations at CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS are: Adequate lighting, Single-use items, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS

101 N CONGRESS AVE, Lake Park, FL 33403

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GOOD SHEPHERD III LLC · License: SEA6019831

CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS in Lake Park, FL has 16 inspections on record with 67 total violations (4.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

16Inspections

67Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 30, 2025

Inspection History (16)

Apr 30, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Mar 3, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 5, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS had?: CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS ever been shut down?: No, CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS?: The most frequently cited violations at CHARLEY'S CHEESESTEAKS & WINGS are: Adequate lighting, Single-use items, Shell stock requirements.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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