Charley's Philly Steaks

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Inspections

1. Sep 21, 2026 Routine · 4 core
   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

     Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint. Make sure hair is tied back so it stays behind the back while working.

     Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

     Code 2-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Ice bin is crack and facility is using duct tape to hold it together.

     Correction: Replace the equipment. Duct tape is not intended for food contact surfaces.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Wire cart has an accumulation of grease and food debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION

     Ceiling vent dusty in the back food prep area.

     Correction: Clean ducts or replace filters. Air ducts and filters shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination by dust, dirt and other materials.

     Code 6-501.14

2. Sep 17, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

     PRIORITY: Sanitizer bucket used for sanitizing the front area of the kitchen had a concentration of 0ppm.

     Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food. Staff need to ensure they let the dispenser run for a minute or two prior to filling up their buckets.

     Code 4-702.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     The front handwashing sink was blocked by a sanitizer bucket.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

3. Sep 9, 2024 Follow Up · 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     The sensor for the front hand sink was not working during the inspection. The operator believes it just needs new batteries.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     There were to-go cups stored in the spices and bacon in the facility. These cups do not have a handle and could lead to food contamination.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

4. Sep 3, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     PRIORITY/REPEAT: Employee not washing hands between changing gloves. Hands need to be washed when changing gloves especially after handling raw meat.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     The ham and chicken wings in the sandwich prep cooler were cold held at 55°F and 54°F respectively.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     The milk in the beverage cooler was cold held at 46°F,

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. the milk can be moved from this beverage cooler to another working cooler if you do not want to repair the cooler. Milk was the only TCS item in the cooler.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     The sensor for the front hand sink was not working during the inspection. The operator believes it just needs new batteries.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     There were to-go cups stored in the spices and bacon in the facility. These cups do not have a handle and could lead to food contamination.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The sandwich prep cooler was operating at 55°F during the inspection.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

5. Aug 15, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 4 core, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     PRIORITY/REPEAT: Employees were observed not washing their hands before putting on gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     PRIORITY: Chicken and beef were stored above lemonade in the walk in cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     REPEAT: Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Rags observed not stored in the sanitizer solution.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     REPEAT: French fries were stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The floor under the ice bin is soiled with grim and mold.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     The ceiling rafters has a large build up of dust.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12