Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: May 23, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Charley's Philly Steaks has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Charley's Philly Steaks is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Water pipe burst no water in the establishment
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice buckets observed on top of the ice machine.Discontinue. Store ice buckets in a designated location inverted.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the ice machine to remove soils/debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing ice machine vent cover.
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not washing hands during inspection
590.002/2-301.14-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of soils on in use food containers Clean and sanitize equipment in storage visably soiled Built up soils on interior of ice machine
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers leaving and returning to work stations handling equipment then ready to eat food wearing single use gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel in dispenser at hand sink - Prep/Serving line PIC place towels on counter of hand sink area
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Quats test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Draining cooler water into hand sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean and sanitized food containers etc on their sides in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage containers not labeled
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solutions
590.003/3-304.14-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker states deficies
590.004/4-301.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Missing cover on exterioir of ice machine and covers to bottom of True refrigeration units
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on exterior of ice machine Built up soils on interior/exterior and attachments in all refrigeration units
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers etc not inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: :Grease bins lids are not closed tight and secured
590.005/5-501.113-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: :Heavy built up of grease on ground area and grease bins
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor walls ceiling attachments
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary equipment and items
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
26
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ice build up on vent and floor in walk in freezer Rust on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker states deficiencies - Above cooking equipment Hood issue referred to Boston Fire Department Lek Moy for follow up by Theresa Seneschal Principal Health Inspector via email on 02-05-2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls and all attachments (doors fixtures attached)
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written intructions for vomiting and diarrheal events (I provided during inspection) Kit not complete (see instructions)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls and all attachments (doors fixtures attached)
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker states deficiencies - Above cooking equipment
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ice build up on vent and floor in walk in freezer Rust on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Many Food Containers are cracked and broken - Ware washing storage and refrigeration units
590.004/4-101.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean and sanitized food contacts on drain board
590.004/4-901.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Brooms etc not stored up off the floor on hook or holder - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.006/6-501.113-C
67
Oct 12, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of left cooler 1 to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing compressor covers at the 2 double door refrigeration units-left cooler 1 & right cooler 2 Dish room--Clean the soils from around the 3 bay sink caulking.Re-caulk as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove the soiled cardboard from the rolling storage cart at the prep sink.
590.004/4-502.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ice machine vents to remove dust build up. Clean the interior of the Cooler #1 2 door unit to remove soils. Clean the dunnage rack under the 3 bay sink to remove food debris.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walk in freezer floor to remove excess ice buildup.
590.006/6-501.13-C
86
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing compressor covers for the 2 True upright refrigeration units.
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charley's Philly Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charley's Philly Steaks on file is from May 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charley's Philly Steaks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Charley's Philly Steaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Philly Steaks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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