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Charley's Philly Steaks

A

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe 85282

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501938

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

94
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602026Mar 23, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (0 priority, 3 foundation, 0 core)Apr 2, 2026 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 3, 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 history3 on record

2026

Aug 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed proper chlorine concentrations for low temp dishwasher. 3 comp sink using quat. currently in use. PIC will call Eco lab before using dishwasher.

Apr 2, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Person in Charge (PIC) provided invoice for install of the Backflow preventer from 7/3/25 uploaded to permit.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a sheet pan of cooked chicken wings on a prep table by dishwasher area. PIC stated it had been there for 30 minutes prior to inspection. After an hour of inspection, the pan of chicken wings had not been moved and had internal temperatures between 89° and 104°F. After reminding PIC, chicken wings were placed on top shelf of walk-in to rapidly cool. Thirty minutes after being placed in walk-in to rapidly cool, chicken wings had internal temperatures between 50° and 61°F. An employee stated chicken wings were usually set on table in between cooking and being placed in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

Mar 23, 2026Routine3 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reinspection will occur on 4-2-26.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no written policy or cleanup kit for vomit and fecal matter. PIC stated they did not have bleach or most other required materials for cleanup kit on site when asked, and could not locate a written policy on walls for vomit and fecal matter cleanup. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events are required onsite at all times. Maricopa County vomit and fecal matter cleanup resource will be emailed to PIC with report. Reinspection will occur 4-2-26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation3-501.15

Inspector's notes

Observed a sheet pan of cooked chicken wings on a prep table by dishwasher area. PIC stated it had been there for 30 minutes prior to inspection. After an hour of inspection, the pan of chicken wings had not been moved and had internal temperatures between 89° and 104°F. After reminding PIC, chicken wings were placed on top shelf of walk-in to rapidly cool. Thirty minutes after being placed in walk-in to rapidly cool, chicken wings had internal temperatures between 50° and 61°F. An employee stated chicken wings were usually set on table in between cooking and being placed in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority foundation5-205.13

Inspector's notes

Observed the establishment using vented dual check valves on their water filter and carbonator. The existing backflow preventers, vented dual check valves (ASSE 1022), were installed over 5 years ago. These units are not testable or repairable, so they must be replaced annually or whenever they leak, whichever comes first. Units must be installed with vent port pointing downward not horizontal position for proper venting. Please replace all non-testable backflows since the establishment had not done so for the last 5 years. Discussed provide testable backflow devices, reduced pressure zone assembly (ASSE1013) so they can be tested annually or repair when they were not working. Provide service receipt after replacement. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection will occur on 4-2-26

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5-205.13 - Priority Foundation: Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device

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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 →