Charley's Philly Steak
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Charley's Philly Steak, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Charley's Philly Steak trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Pink build up observed inside ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in refigeration unit without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food debris observed in hand sink. Discontinue. Ensure hand sink is only used for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes stored on the ground in walk in freezer. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
70
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: kitchen handsink observed without paper towel. Provide and maintain . (COS)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide up to date test kit/test kit on site expired.Provide proper test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Container of prepped foods stored in the cold unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prepped yesterday.Provide made/discard date before storing
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. clean and sanitize
590.004/4-602.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Per PIC the mop that was stored in the mop bucket was used this morning and needs to be stored properly to dry. Store mops that are not in use so they can dry properly to prevent contamination
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: White cutting board observed heavily scored. Ressurface/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: there is a light out in front counter.Repair/replace bulb
590.006/6-303.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk foods/Salt/provide proper scoop with handle for bulk food bin.Portion cup observed in use to dispense foods from bulks. Discontinue and provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in unit foods stored on floor/properly store all foods 6 inches off the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evedence of rodent droppings found at front counter Kitchen warewashing. Please clean under and behind all equipment. Provide and an up to date pest control report. Please increase the inspects
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under equipments observed heavily soiled with debris accumulation. Clean to remove Front counter service line walls and ceilings oberved with grease build up. clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
47
Nov 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Sprinkler break at one establishment in food court. Fire panel and fire suppression must be re set prior to re opening.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked by CO2 bottles remove to allow access to properly wash hands
590.006/6-301.11-PF
90
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold hold of cut Lettuce cut Tomatoes cut onions @ 48f-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. (Once vegetables are prepared place in back stand up cold unit to chill to 41f or below after prep)
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Feb 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live cockroach observed under the 3 bay sink near the grease trap.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection. Seal any possible gaps & holes to prevent pest access
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Gallons of frozen lemonade mix observed stored on the floor.Discontinue Store all items at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at rear prep sink observed worn.Replace/resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
82
Sep 26, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Provide better storage of personal belongings. Keep away from active kitchen areas.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: remove particle board from shelving in the kitchen. Use food grade materials in this kithcen.
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor under the fryers on the service line. Remove grease buildup on floor. Clean wall to the right of the 2 door reach in located in the kitchen. Remove buildup of soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: keep all brooms and dust pans 6 inches off th floor in the kitchen.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace the worn and heavily stained cutting board on the prep table in the kitchen.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: clean exterior of the ice mahcine in the kitchen. Remove buildup of soils.
590.003/3-305.11-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charley's Philly Steak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charley's Philly Steak on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steak?
Across the inspection record, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steak.
How does Charley's Philly Steak compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Charley's Philly Steak most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Charley's Philly Steak's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Charley's Philly Steak have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charley's Philly Steak means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Charley's Philly Steak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Philly Steak is inspected around two times per year on average.
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