Charley's Place
B°4324 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale 85306
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2404461
Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2026
Aug 7, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the importance of precleaning dishes and peeling off previous date mark stickers before washing.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked gravy (6/21), hard boiled eggs (7/28) and cooked chili pork (7/25), made or opened more than 7 days prior, in containers in the walk in. Staff stated the chili pork was cooked two days prior and just mislabeled. Staff relabeled the chili pork. All RTE/TCS foods past 7 days of preparation were discarded by PIC at the time of inspection. Discussed date marking requirements with staff. TCS products cooked or opened to be discarded promptly after 7 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18 - Priority: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Mar 17, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Aug 12, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed organic matter growth on deflector of ice machine. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent the build up of food or other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed cold water at hand sink had very low pressure and did not allow for hot water to be cooled to a comfortable temperature for hand washing. Correct faucet so hot and cold water is available for proper handwashing. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Feb 3, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation4 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
During inspection it was observed that no staff on site had the Certified Food Protection Manager certification.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed prepped deli meat (Turkey Breast) at 45*F at sandwich prep table. Cold food to be 41*F or lower. As per the person in charge, sliced turkey was portioned and placed in prep table earlier in day. Advised staff to portion and add small amount to top area with lid, and place the rest in bottom of cold hold unit or walk in cooler to cool to 41*F prior to placing in top portion of unit. Sliced turkey was moved to bottom of unit to rapidly cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. In use utensils must be stored on an regularly cleaned and sanitized surface of container. Ice scoop was washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed no test strips to monitor chlorine based sanitizer for dish washer in bar.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Reinspection to be completed on or before 2/13/2025 to verify test strips for chlorine based sanitizer is available. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed that faucets were off at hand sink in kitchen area of establishment. All other sinks had adequate water. Employees are currently washing hands at food prep sink. Hand washing may only be completed at hand sink. All sinks must have access to hot and cold water. Staff must wash, rinse sanitize food prep sink prior and after any food prep. Re-inspection to be completed on or before 2/13/2025 to verify hand sink has been repaired Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-104.11 - Priority Foundation: System-Distribution, Delivery, and Retention
Inspector's notes
Replace missing VCT under hood, near water heater and under ice machine. Ensure drain lines from ice bin in bar area is braced to maintain 1 inch air gap above floor. Replace castor under freezer where a rolling/moving cart has been added. Repeat violations from OC inspection 8/6/2024
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Inspector's notes
Observed missing or non working lights in kitchen area - repeat violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →