Charley's Philly Steaks

18551 N 83rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks stretching back to 2024. Charley's Philly Steaks was last inspected on Apr 6, 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 found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Glendale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2026
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: No paper towels at 3/3 handsinks. Instructed person in charge they must stock all handsinks with paper towels. Paper towels were provided to all sinks at inspection
6-301.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Wall/wall frp by mop sink has seperated. Instructed person in charge to seal. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Facility walk in freezer and cooler has been in disrepair for over a year. As per person in charge their plan is to turn the old walk in into dry storage and to bring in standing reach in coolers to replace with walkin . Instructed person in charge they need to remove the old walk in and to reconstruct the area for storage meeting current code guidelines
6-501.11
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
82
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Floors under cook line equipment have buildup of black organic material and trash. Instructed person in charge to clean all areas
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager present. Instructed person in charge to obtain a certified food service manager certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler and freezer not functioning and not in use. Facility is using grocery store walk in freezer and cooler to address capacity. Instructed person in charge to maintain walk-in cooler and freezer in good working order. Second consecutive violation
4-501.11
86
Sep 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler/freezer is shut off and not in use. Third repeat violation. As per person in charge they are waiting for a part. Instructed person in charge to have unit maintained within 10 days
4-301.11
90
Aug 26, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler is holding 45-49 degrees F. Facility has two small cooler that can hold all the working time/temperature control foods. As per person in charge they are getting a delivery tomorrow and all the time/temperature control foods will fit in the two cold hold units. As per person in charge they already moved all freezer items to a walk-in freezer controlled by grocery store with their permission. Instructed person in charge to not use walk in cooler until maintained so as to hold at 41 degrees F or less. As per person in charge they are expecting a technician to arrive on site today. Instructed person in charge to have walk in maintained so as to hold 41 degrees or less within 3 days
4-301.11
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler is holding 45-49 degrees F. Facility has two small cooler that can hold all the working time/temperature control foods. As per person in charge they are getting a delivery tomorrow and all the time/temperature control foods will fit in the two cold hold units. As per person in charge they already moved all freezer items to a walk-in freezer controlled by grocery store with their permission. Instructed person in charge to not use walk in cooler until maintained so as to hold at 41 degrees F or less. As per person in charge they are expecting a technician to arrive on site today. Instructed person in charge to have walk in maintained so as to hold 41 degrees or less within 3 days
4-301.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: 20+small "fruit" flies inside the side storeroom. Instructed person in charge to have licensed pest control out and to email the invoice within 10 days confirming as such
6-501.111(C)
82

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 Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charley's Philly Steaks?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” 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 Glendale?

Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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 six times per year on average.