PASS
Charleys Philly Steaks Passes Reinspection with Violations
September 2, 2025
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Reinspection Inspection
3
Total Violations
2
Major
1
Minor
2
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Reinspection found improvements from prior routine inspection including proper time controls for chicken nuggets, cleaner food contact surfaces, and reduced fly activity. However, a prep cooler still needs repair and the food prep sink lacks hot water, with corrections required within 7 days.
Violations Cited
3
#7
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Improper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
Why This Matters
Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.
What Was Observed
Observed liquid cheese at 58F and sliced pepperoni at 49F in prep top cooler with cover open next to hot grill. Cut tomato at 45F in counter prep cooler with ambient ~51F. COS - foods discarded or relocated, cover closed, unit temperature returned to 39-41F by end of inspection.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113996, 114037
#9
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Improper Cooling Methods
Why This Matters
Improper cooling is the #1 cause of restaurant foodborne illness. Clostridium perfringens spores germinate and multiply rapidly during slow cooling.
What Was Observed
Chicken wings cooked ~3 hours prior at 49F in reach-in cooler, stored in plastic tub with lid during cooling process. COS - wings spread out in shallow layer over metal pan and placed back in cooler; education provided.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114002, 114002.1
#9
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Improper Cooling Methods
Why This Matters
Improper cooling is the #1 cause of restaurant foodborne illness. Clostridium perfringens spores germinate and multiply rapidly during slow cooling.
What Was Observed
Chicken wings cooked ~3 hours prior at 49F in reach-in cooler, stored in plastic tub with lid during cooling process. COS - wings spread out in shallow layer over metal pan and placed back in cooler; education provided.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114002, 114002.1
Inspector Information
Email
katie.dea@sfdph.org
Received By
Mamirasol