Charley's Philly Steaks

1825 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85023

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Charley's Philly Steaks has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“System maintained in good repair” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Phoenix sits at 97, putting Charley's Philly Steaks on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observe rear hand sink obstructed by brooms and standing dust pans. Items moved to make sink accessible

5-205.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tongs for raw beef and chicken stored directly on top of raw product with handle touching raw product. Discussed having the handles stored upright so there is no cross contamination between using tongs and making orders with gloved hands

3-304.12

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed potable water line directly connected to 3-comp sink chemical dispenser leaking profusely. To the point where it is hard to run the chemical dispenser without being sprayed at eye level. Please repair hose by next routine inspection. 3-comp sink quat dispenser found not dispensing sanitizer at approved levels. Please repair by next routine

5-205.15(B)

Mar 25, 2025

Food Immediate Suspension

1 critical violation.

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Operations not ceased when imminent health hazard present

Inspector notes: Inspector come onsite to address a citizens complaint establishment operating without running water. Observed food service occurring with no running water in building. Suspended due to imminent health hazard. A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent food borne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health. Please contact inspector to lift suspension 480-594-8641

8-404.11

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink measured 0 ppm QUAT during inspection. Dispenser was adjusted and solution was refilled at time. Please ensure QUAT sanitizers are maintained between 150-400 ppm for effective sanitizing of wares

4-501.114(A-E)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Multiple compartments of warewashing sink have drains which cannot properly seal or hold water. This prevents proper wash, rinse, sanitize warewashing procedure. Please ensure all plumbing systems are maintained in good repair

5-205.15(B)

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 Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” 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 Phoenix?

Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix 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.

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