Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Charley's Philly Steaks four times, with records going back to 2025. On Dec 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Monroe restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced turkey breast and fully cooked bacon bits on shelf with raw bacon. CA PIC instructed to follow storage order of cooking temps when placing items in walk-in cooler. COS PIC re-0arranged walk-in.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards in ack ware washing area heavily marked/stained.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Panel above walk-in cooler at dry storage missing.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee lemonade and pomegranate on shelf in walk-in cooler next to food
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door doesn't completely self-close/lock.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
70
Aug 6, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed fully cooked turkey deli slices & bacon bits stored next to raw bacon in walk in cooler; Philly Steak and philly chicken above produce in walk in cooler. CA:PIC instructed to re-arrange walk in to proper storage order and given sheet on proper storage order. COS: PIC re-arranged
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee not wearing hair net while on prep-line area. COS: Employee put on hair restraint
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Food score not posted within 15" of front door and at drive-thru; no choking poster posted
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13B - compliance with georgia smoke free air act
Inspector notes: No Smoking sign not posted
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoop with no handle in bacon bits at front line; tongs used for front wing dredge station are stored in still room temperature water
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single service containers not 6" off floor in back kitchen
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door doesn't self-close and seal
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Food not stored 6" off the floor in either walk in cooler or walk in freezer area. COS: PIC placed items 6" off floor
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
61
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items (sliced cheese, sliced tomatoes, milk, wings, ice cream base, shredded cheese) in walk-in cooler not at 41F or below. CA PIC instructed food must be kept at 41F or below. COS PIC threw out items. Call for re-opening once repaired and documentation of repair is provided.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed HW sink next to 3-compartment used as dump sink. CA PIC instructed HW sinks can only be used for HW> COS PIC instructed to clean ice out of HW sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: Fry station equipment stored inside prep sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth buckets sitting on top of prep cooler and prep table
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Score not posted within 15' of front door and at drive thru window; no choking poster not posted
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13B - compliance with georgia smoke free air act
Inspector notes: No smoking sign not posted
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoop with no handle in tub of fries in prep freezer
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Cases of bags and to-go containers not 6" off floor
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: To-go containers in dry storage no inverted; to-go cups not kept in protective liner next to drive thru.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler above 41F at 51F. Restaurant closed until service invoice is provided.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water filters not labeled.
511-6-1.06(2)(p)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster doors open
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Mops not hung to dry
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Kitchen is hot with thermostat at 80F.
511-6-1.07(3)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door doesn't self close and seal
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
39
Mar 28, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100
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 Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Monroe?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Monroe average of 80.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Charley's Philly Steaks means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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