Queens, NY — Charleys Philly Steaks, located at 30-11 Stratton Street in Flushing, received a Grade B following a health inspection conducted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 21, 2026. The restaurant scored 22 points, placing it in the upper portion of the B range and within six points of the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released publicly by DOHMH on March 23, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one non-critical violation during the March visit, citing deficiencies under Code 10G, which covers the cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, dishes, utensils, and equipment. No critical violations were recorded during the inspection.

While the absence of critical violations indicates no immediate food safety emergencies were identified, the single non-critical violation carried enough point weight to move the restaurant's score to 22 — a result that reflects a meaningful departure from the restaurant's recent performance. The 22-point score sits near the top of the Grade B band, which runs from 14 to 27 points.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and standards aligned with the FDA Food Code, proper cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces, utensils, and equipment is a core requirement for preventing cross-contamination and foodborne illness. Inadequate sanitizing of dishes and ware washing equipment can allow pathogens to persist on surfaces that come into direct contact with food.

DOHMH inspectors evaluate ware washing procedures for compliance with required sanitizer concentrations, water temperatures, and equipment functionality. A citation under Code 10G typically indicates that one or more of these elements was found to be deficient at the time of inspection.

Inspection History

Charleys Philly Steaks had maintained a strong compliance record in prior inspection cycles. The March 2026 result represents a notable shift from those earlier scores:

  • March 21, 2026: Score 22, Grade B — one non-critical violation cited
  • June 26, 2024: Score 13, Grade A
  • August 27, 2022: Score 12, Grade A

The restaurant's two prior inspections both resulted in Grade A scores in the low teens, well within the passing threshold. The jump to 22 points in the most recent cycle marks the first B grade in the available inspection record.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades to restaurants following inspections based on the total point score accumulated from documented violations. The grading scale is as follows:

  • A: 0–13 points (fewest violations)
  • B: 14–27 points
  • C: 28 or more points

Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection may request a re-inspection before a grade is posted. The grade card must be displayed in a location visible to the public.

Consumers can look up current and historical inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results database, available at the NYC Open Data portal.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Charleys Philly Steaks including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.