A routine health inspection at Charleys Philly Steaks in Loganville revealed serious food safety violations, resulting in a failing grade and requiring immediate corrective action.

What We Know: Health inspectors from the Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments visited the Atlanta Highway location on May 22, 2025, and awarded the restaurant a failing score of 55, which is a U. The inspection uncovered multiple critical violations, including:

• No person in charge present during the inspection
• Expired food safety certificate
• Improper food handling with employees not changing gloves between tasks
• Raw meat stored above vegetables in the walk-in cooler
• Partially cooked bacon without proper cooking procedures
• Undated food items in storage
• Chemicals stored improperly near single-use items
• Unlabeled chemical spray bottles

Inspectors observed employees handling food without proper handwashing after touching non-food surfaces and found food items stored in ways that could lead to cross-contamination.

By The Numbers:

• Score: 55 out of 100 (Unsatisfactory)
• 17+ separate violations documented
• 10 days until follow-up inspection

Take Action: Customers concerned about food safety can check restaurant inspection scores online at www.gnrhealth.com or by calling 770-963-5132. Anyone who believes they became ill after eating at a restaurant should report their symptoms to the local health department.

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CHARLEYS PHILLYSTEAKS #2437 INSPECTION REPORT

Location: 4221 Atlanta Hwy Loganville, GA 30052
Inspection Type: Food 2023 | Routine
Date: May 22, 2025
Score & Grade: 55 U

Critical Violations

Code	Violation	Corrective Action
4-1A	Cross-contamination: Employee used gloves for multiple tasks without changing	Employee discarded gloves, washed hands. Pans rewashed and sanitized
4-1A	Improper food storage: Raw philly steak above vegetables; unwashed vegetables over ready-to-eat items	Items rearranged properly for separation and protection
5-1A	Partially cooked bacon in cooler without proper non-continuous cooking procedures	Bacon discarded
6-2	Kimchi and shake mixture not date marked	All items discarded
8-2B	Toxic materials (purple disinfectant) stored where they could contaminate single-use items	Bottle moved to prevent contamination

Additional Violations

Code	Violation	Corrective Action
1-2A	Person in charge not present	Must have PIC on premises at all times
1-2B	Food safety certificate expired and not posted	Must enroll in course within 90 days of expiration
2-2A	Employee unable to demonstrate knowledge of health policy	PIC must be able to explain foodborne disease prevention
2-2E	No bodily fluid clean-up kit or procedures	Facility must have procedures for vomiting/diarrheal events
4-2A	Pepperoni stored uncovered in freezer	Pepperoni repackaged and covered
8-2B	Chemical spray bottles not labeled	Bottles identified and labeled correctly
12C	Wiping cloths stored in sanitizer below required concentration	New sanitizer (200-400 ppm) added and towels replaced
13A	Choking poster not displayed	Poster displayed in public view
14B	Wet equipment improperly stored	Items rewashed, rinsed and sanitized
14C	Single-use items stored on floor; cups stacked improperly	Cup holders discarded; boxes placed on shelves
15A	Cutting boards with deep grooves no longer easily cleanable	Boards must be resurfaced or discarded
15C	Debris buildup in cooler fan and toasting machine	Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean
17D	Personal items stored on/above prep surfaces	Items moved to designated employee area

Additional Comments

• All cold holding temperatures in compliance unless noted
• Facility informed of new food code
• Follow-up inspection will occur within 10 days