Charleys Grilled Subs

46 Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Charleys Grilled Subs has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after six on the prior visit.

The pattern that stands out is food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting Charleys Grilled Subs on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Re-Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of sauces are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: A light was observed non-functional under the hood at the time of this inspection.

6-303.11

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Establishment is using time for holding hot chicken without a approval. Per PIC, chicken is cooked (fried) and held for no longer than 30 minutes before being reheated in frier or discarded. Application and log provided to PIC.

3-501.19

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, chicken was placed hot in the walk-in in covered plastic containers greater than four inches deep. PIC placed chicken in shallow metal pan and returned to walk-in.

3-501.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of pink biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC directed staff to dispose ice. Beverage ice was obtained from neighboring establishment.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler is in poor repair, observed with condensate dripping into a container. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: A light was observed non-functional under the grill hood.

6-303.11

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

3-302.12

May 23, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Provided site with state guidance.

2-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The storage cabinets located in the counter area were observed in poor repair. Doors falling off, interior wood is delaminating, composite wood exposed.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Coving by 3 bay sink was observed in poor repair. Bottom panel underneath freezer door was observed in poor repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: One light bulb under kitchen hood and light bulb in walk-in freezer were observed in poor repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charleys Grilled Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charleys Grilled Subs on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charleys Grilled Subs?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Charleys Grilled Subs.

How does Charleys Grilled Subs compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Charleys Grilled Subs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Charleys Grilled Subs's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Charleys Grilled Subs have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Charleys Grilled Subs 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 Charleys Grilled Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charleys Grilled Subs is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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