Charley's Philly Steaks
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
95
Score
Charley's Philly Steaks appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Scottsdale restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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
Apr 2, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections
2-102.12(A)
95
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Improper handwashing procedure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee press trash into trash can with their hands. Then observed food employee wash one hand, handwashing duration observed at less than 20 seconds
2-301.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: No test strips observed onsite for quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize food contact surfaces
4-302.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed multiple live roaches in the dry storage area where the boxed soda fountain syrups are located. Observed multiple dead roaches in glue traps throughout the establishment
6-501.111(C)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager (CFPM) was present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please obtain certified food protection manager certification and keep certification accessible for health inspections
2-102.12(A)
67
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter buildup on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold
4-101.19
95
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed small cooler next to fryer with an ambient temperature of 57*F. Cooler contained raw sliced chicken and beef that were partially frozen and measured 32*F. The person in charge placed a work order for repairs at time of inspection and moved the proteins to another cooler
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
86
Aug 8, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified manager present during inspection. Discussed with person in charge that a certified manager should be present at all times during hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build-up in the upper inner portion of the ice machine. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold
4-602.11(E)
90
Jul 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroaches on the prep table at time of inspection. Inspector disposed of the cockroaches at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that that the pest control frequency increase to eliminate all pest activity
6-501.111(C)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified manager present during inspection. Discussed with person in charge that a certified manager should be present at all times during hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build-up in the upper inner portion of the ice machine. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold
4-602.11(E)
82
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Conveying Sewage
Inspector notes: Observed 2 floor drains backed up with evidence of overflow onto the floor. the drain under the 3 compartment sink and the drain under the prep sink were backed up. The person in charge called for service at time of inspection. The person in charge voluntarily closed restaurant at time of inspection. Spoke with store manage and district manager about current issues. District manager and store manager immediately took action at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that proper drainage of sewage is required at all times. Reinspection will be conducted 7/30/24
5-402.13
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink with no paper towels available. The person in charge stated that their delivery comes tomorrow. Some paper towels were pulled from the other dispenser in front at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that all hand wash sinks should have a hand drying provision available at all times
6-301.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroaches on the prep table at time of inspection. Inspector disposed of the cockroaches at time of inspection. Discussed with the person in charge that that the pest control frequency increase to eliminate all pest activity
6-501.111(C)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive organic matter build-up in the upper inner portion of the ice machine. Discussed with the person in charge that the cleaning frequency should be increased to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold
4-602.11(E)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified manager present during inspection. Discussed with person in charge that a certified manager should be present at all times during hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
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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 Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 six times, more than any other issue at Charley's Philly Steaks.
How does Charley's Philly Steaks compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?
Charley's Philly Steaks most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale 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 two 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 four times per year on average.
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