Charley's Philly Steaks

1955 S Stapley Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Charley's Philly Steaks has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed final warewashing sanitizer basin filled in use at 0 ppm. discussed with manage onsite. manager serviced/replaced all damaged connective tubes to the sanitizer dispenser. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Asked facility person in charge regarding a certified food manager. unable to locate. please obtain one certified food manager. list of resources on esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed some plastic pans of white granules in the back prep. dry storage shelf. inquired about the content. per manager salt/sugar. please ensure food ingredient containers are labeled. manager created labels,

3-302.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Checked in use sanitizer bucket on the front station. noted at 0 ppm. informed staff. drained and refilled. quat ammonia at 200 ppm established

3-304.14

Feb 11, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please ensure one staff at the facility has a certified food manager. spoke to shift manager. resources at esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Hands not washed when required

Inspector notes: Observed staff at cashier, accepting cash from customer, proceeded to food preparation, no hand washing conducted. discussed with staff regarding the importance of hand washing . manager will provided additional training for staff

2-301.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the hot holding unit, fried chicken at 125 deg f . showed facility manager, discussed with manager. please ensure rte/tcs is kept at 135 deg f. manager removed. discarded

3-501.16(A)(1)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in the food prep. hand washing station. paper towel dispenser was not available. per manager, broken, awaiting a new paper towel dispenser. discussed with manager. re-inspection scheduled 10 days. 2-10-2025

6-301.12

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Observed on site filled chemical bottles filled without a proper identification /label. manager was informed. chemicals were drained and bottles were washed and refilled with proper identification attached. corercted

7-102.11

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee open drinks placed on the food prep. counters. discussed with manager on duty. manager discarded open drink cups. use of lids and straws and a designated area reviewed

6-403.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Please ensure one staff at the facility has a certified food manager. spoke to shift manager. resources at esd.maricopa.gov reviewed

2-102.12(A)

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed on site soft cheese in the steam well at 80-82 deg f . informed manager. all discarded. manager re-serviced the steam table . 135 deg f established. corrected

3-501.16(A)(1)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Observed clear plastic tubs filled with food spices. no identification . informed staff on duty. identified as salt and pepper. labeled containers by manager. corrected

3-302.12

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 Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” 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 Mesa?

Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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