CHARLEYS CHEESESTEAKS
2911 53 AVE E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walk-in cooler raw bacon over cut lettuce and cheese. Person in charge removed raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler cheese (50F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been there for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge removed cheese stored above the fill line and placed in reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area garage stored in Handwashing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both handwashing sink.Person in charge filled towels.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 5
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide not adequately secured in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. observed gold bracelet and wrist watch on employee preparing food. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.observed in bak kitchen area and front kitchen area cooking oil stored on floor. Person in charge removed.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Person in charge placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.