Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford

Last inspected:

1601 Rinehart Rd, Sanford, FL 32771

Part of: Charleys Philly Steaks Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford experienced a significant food safety violation on April 5, 2023, when inspectors documented multiple high-priority issues: raw turkey bacon displayed directly above ready-to-eat products, and hot-held foods maintained below the required 135°F threshold across multiple items including hotdogs at 112°F, corn dogs at 111°F, chicken sandwiches at 118°F, and chicken sliders at 102°F. All out-of-temperature products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection. Since that date, the facility has passed four consecutive inspections with no violations, including three routine offsite inspections with lab results provided and a focused inspection in September 2025 addressing a management request. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 was completed with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
138Violations
0Closures
5FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Seminole County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford: FDACS Inspection History (5)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOEL LLOYD

Comments: This visit is associated with request# 5135886. The concerns in the request were discussed with management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail: Raw turkey bacon displayed above ready to eat Hormel Breakfast combos. COS: Products rearranged appropriately during inspection. x
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Deli: In the deli hot hold case the following temperatures were observed: Hotdogs 112 degrees F, Corn dogs 111 degrees F, Chicken Sandwiches 118 degrees F, Chicken Sliders 102 degrees F. COS) All products were voluntarily discarded during inspection. Retail: In the retail hot hold case the following temperatures were observed: Chicken Eggroll 122 degrees F and Chicken Slider 124 degrees F. (COS) All products were voluntarily discarded during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Bakery: Plastic container of donut glaze was not labeled. (COS) Container labeled during inspection. x Print Date: 4/5/2023 Page 1 of 3

Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford last inspected?
Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 23, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford?
The most frequently cited violations at Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford are: Proper sewage disposal, Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford had?
Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford find?
Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford was most recently inspected on December 23, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford ever been shut down?
No, Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
When was Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford last inspected?
Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 11, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford had?
Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford find?
Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 11, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Charley's Cheesesteaks and Wings in Sanford are: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P; 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12.

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