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Charley's Philly Steaks

A

1825 W Bell Rd, Phoenix 85023

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83761

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 16, 2023 — Routine — score 87 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 3 core)Jan 24, 2024 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Dec 3, 2024 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 6, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 19, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Mar 11, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Aug 12, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Jul 27, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Mar 11, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 19, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observe rear hand sink obstructed by brooms and standing dust pans. Items moved to make sink accessible. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's 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.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Mar 25, 2025Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
#3 — No Running Water (ISFD)Priority8-404.11

Inspector's 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

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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting.

Feb 6, 2025Routine1 priorityB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed ice cream machine hopper holding vanilla dairy mix at 58*f degrees. Machine found malfunctioning and off at time of inspection. Dairy mix was discarded. PIC did not know how long machine had been off for. TCS foods must be maintained below 41*f degrees.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

2024

Dec 3, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Jan 24, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed prep table setup, pest control, recent water damage incident, general cleaning. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection ManagerNo CFPM present at time of inspection. A CFPM must be present at all hours of operation.Re-inspection for test strips will be conducted by 2/5/2024.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Tamone S.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.13

Core-6-202.13, C: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation Observed a sticky fly trap above the food staging area in the front kitchen. Insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas; protecting food and equipment from dead insects/insect fragment. The PIC removed the fly trap. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. The establishment does not have test strips for quat sanitization. All establishments must have the proper test strips in order to allow for testing of quat concentration. Re-inspection will be conducted byy 2/5/2024. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed food debris throughout the back prep prep area and under the shelves of the walk-in and under the soda fountain cabinet. The establishment must clean as frequently as possible in order to prevent further buildup of food debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-305.11

Core-6-305.11, C: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers Observed employee items and belongings throughout the front prep area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. The employee moved their stuff to the office area. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 16, 2023Routine2 foundation3 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with PIC about general inspection procedure, equipment storage and employee food.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Cielo Valenzuela

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed food equipment stored as clean with food debris on the food contact surface. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The PIC moved the dishes to the sink to be washed. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers Observed a bottle of lavender-colored liquid in a spray bottle. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. The PIC placed a label on the bottle of degreaser. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.13

Core-6-202.13, C: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation Observed a sticky fly trap setup above the order pickup shelf. Insect control devices cannot be over food prep areas. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed the walk-in fridge not closing properly all the way. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed a large build up of food debris and residue near the ice machine drainage next to the ice machine under the front counter. The Physical facility must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent harborage of pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →