Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
100
Score
Charley's Philly Steaks appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not available upon request for any working employees. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Must obtain prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking spray nozzle in 3 compartment sink. Must make repairs prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
90
Sep 24, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking AVB at mop sink. Repairs must be completed by 9.30.25 **REPEAT** 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed leaking spray nozzle in 3 compartment sink. Must make repairs prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(A)
Pressure
Inspector notes: Observed low water pressure for hot water in handwashing sink closest to grill area. *REPEAT* Please make repairs prior to 9.30.25
5-103.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not available upon request for any working employees. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Must obtain prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
74
Sep 19, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking AVB at mop sink. Repairs must be completed by 9.23.25 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed leaking spray nozzle in 3 compartment sink. Must make repairs prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep table with ambient air temperature of 54*f at time of inspection. Prep table was still in use at time of inspection. According to PIC, technicians arrived day prior to inspection and stated repairs could not be completed until Monday 9/22
4-301.11
Pressure
Inspector notes: Observed low water pressure for hot water in handwashing sink closest to grill area. PIC stated technicians would not complete repairs until monday 9/22. Please make repairs prior to 9.23.25
5-103.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not available upon request for any working employees. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Must obtain prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
67
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed leaking AVB at mop sink. Repairs must be completed by 9.19.25 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed leaking spray nozzle in 3 compartment sink. Must make repairs prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(A)
Pressure
Inspector notes: Observed low water pressure for hot water in handwashing sink closest to grill area. Please make repairs prior to 9.19.25
5-103.12
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
Inspector notes: Observed bottle of raid used house flies stored directly above microwave. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep table with ambient air temperature of 53*f at time of inspection. According to PIC, power outage occurred at an unknown time
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not available upon request for any working employees. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Must obtain prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: Observed several personal beverages stored throughout store including walk-in cooler. Please designate an area for personal beverages to prevent contamination
2-401.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Observed several wet wiping cloths throughout establishment. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection
3-304.14
55
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken wings cooling in back prep table at room temperature
3-501.15(A)
90
Oct 31, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
Inspector notes: Observed several employee open beverages stored throughout establishment, above food. Please designate an area for personal drinks and ensure they are enclosed with a lid and straw
6-403.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Store manager does not have CFPM available at time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Observed several boxes of food stored directly on floor in walk-in cooler. Please keep all food 6 inches above floor to prevent contamination
3-305.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed several food debris throughout establishment floors including walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer and behind stove top. Also, observed accumulated food debris from several days in floor drain next to three compartment sink. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent the presence of pests. Clean prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
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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 Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains eight 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 five 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.
Has Charley's Philly Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Charley's Philly Steaks have averaged around two violations per visit, down 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.
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