Charley's Grilled Subs
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
82
Score
Public records show five inspections at Charley's Grilled Subs stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Warwick average 86, so Charley's Grilled Subs trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
Inspector notes: Establishment is using time for holding hot chicken without an approval. Per PIC, chicken is cooked (fried) and held for no longer than 30 minutes before being reheated in frier for service or discarded. Guidance, Application, and Log Sheets provided to PIC at time of previous inspection. To be submitted to RIDOH Supervisor as soon as possible.
3-501.19
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection (the current Registered Food Safety Manager is covering 2 stores). Per the Manager on site, Food Safety Course is scheduled to be completed, and Application for Food Safety Manager will be submitted.
2-102.12(A)
82
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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. Guidance, Application, and Log Sheets provided to PIC. To be submitted to RIDOH Supervisor.
3-501.19
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Chicken Wings and Mozzarella sticks were observed held at 45 to 49 degrees Fahrenheit in the small prep unit in the front service area. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per observation during inspection, chicken wings were placed in the walk-in refrigerator in a covered container greater than four inches deep. Proper cooling methods were discussed at the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, no person certified in food safety was on site as needed at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Per the Person in Charge (PIC), a ffod safety course is scheduled to be completed.
2-103.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection. Per the Manager on site, Food Safety Course is scheduled to be completed, and Application for Food Safety Manager will be submitted.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The small prep cooler in the front service area was observed holding an ambient temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit is not to be used for storage of Time/temperature control for safety foods until serviced/repaired and properly maintaining ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. (Per the PIC, unit is due for service.)
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The upstairs storage/office area was observed to have an accumulation of soil residue and old droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and to aid in the current pest control program.
6-501.12
52
Jun 4, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of rodent droppings observed in back prep area and second floor storage area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The ice machine had an accumulation of biofilm. PIC voluntarily disposed of ice and turned ice machine off to be serviced 2) The vegetable slicer had food debris. Slicer was moved to three bay sink to be sanitized
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The folowing equipment were osberved in poor repair: 1) A knife was observed with a chipped blade 2) The vegetable slicer was observed with a bent blade PIC instructed to remove this equipment from use
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The right handle of the hand sink faucet (located in near the ice machine) was observed in poor repair. The hand washing sink must be able to dispense both hot and cold water.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas of the phsycial facilities were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The floors throughout the establishment had an accumulation of rodent droppings 2) The ceiling area above the front service line had an accumulation of dust 3) The fan in the walk-in freezer had dust
6-501.12
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: A dead mouse was observed in the second floor storage area. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several bags of bread were observed kept in close proximity to hand washing sink in front service line. Food must be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination during preperation, storage, and/or display.
3-307.11
58
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The handsinks cold water handle was observed in poor repair. The handle would not allow for cold water to flow out of the faucet. The prep unit was observed iced over and with an ambient temperature of 45 degrees. Unit was taken out of service. PIC placed service order at the time of inspection.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces underneath the grill have an accumulation of food residue and other debris.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Stagnant water was observed in a bucket by the soda storage area. Non sewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings were observed on the floor around the soda storage area. Establishment to increase cleaning frequency.
6-501.12
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charley's Grilled Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charley's Grilled Subs on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charley's Grilled Subs?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Charley's Grilled Subs.
How does Charley's Grilled Subs compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
Charley's Grilled Subs most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.
Has Charley's Grilled Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charley's Grilled Subs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charley's 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 Charley's Grilled Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charley's Grilled Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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