Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Charley's Philly Steaks four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Proper hot holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Woodstock average 83, so Charley's Philly Steaks trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: New manager does not have Certified Food Manger Credentials - At least one staff with management responsibilities for this facility must pass approved exam within 30 days
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No test strips available for sanitizer. Provide corresponding test strips for sanitizer used in facility. (QUAT)
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed water spraying out of handle/hose connection at 3 compartment sink. Repair plumbing
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
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Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed Nacho Cheese being hot held at 118F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above when being hot held. COS by discarding. COS: Discarding
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed Pepperoni in prep cooler and walk in cooler without date mark. Observed Deli Turkey in prep cooler without date mark. Date mark all tcs foods when opened, use/discard within 7 days including the day it was opened as day 1. COS: Discarding
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed bottom shelf of prep table disconnected on one side resting on floor. Shelves must be 6" off floor to facilitate easy cleaning.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
74
Oct 13, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling raw beef and chicken with gloved hands and failing to remove gloves prior to switching tasks. Employee went on to contaminate several different surfaces and ready-to-eat bread. If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS by discarding bread and instructing employee to change gloves.
511-6-1.04(4)(n)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) for facility the certificate posted was for Shannel Norville, however she no longer works at facility. At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken.
511-6-1.03(3)(b)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no signed employee health policy for most of staff. PIC must ensure all employees read and sign.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report not posted in public view. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. COS by posting score.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
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Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in walk-in being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of cooler was 55°F with TCS foods ranging between 50-53°F. COS by discarding. TCS foods may not be stored in walk-in until minimum cold holding temperature can be maintained. Cooler must be fixed ASAP.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no signed employee health policy for staff. Food employees and conditional employees must be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Blank forms were provided.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold along the interior portions of bulk ice machine (in ice chute). Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized by end of day. Must increase cleaning frequency at a rate that precludes mold accumulations. Health Authority recommends cleaning weekly or biweekly at the minimum.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food debris built up in onion slicer (slicer was not used today). Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Slicer must be cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) for facility the certificate posted was for Shannel Norville, however she no longer works at facility. At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken.
511-6-1.03(3)(b)
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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 Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Woodstock?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Woodstock average of 83.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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