Chester's Chicken
B°1607 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix 85015
Food Establishment · Permit FD-83279
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.
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Inspection history12 on record
2026
Jul 2, 2026Re-Inspection1 priority2 foundation3 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site during the inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on site during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand drying provision in the handwashing sink by the cashier. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. PIC provided hand drying provision (paper towels) for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed handwashing sink by the cashier and by the deep fryers without hand soap. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken being stored above ready-to-eat corn dogs in the upright reach-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Establishment uses quat sanitizer to sanitize dishes, but no corresponding test strips could be provided during the inspection. Informed person in charge (PIC) that test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. PIC mistakenly bought pH test strips. Provide quat sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. *2nd consecutive violation Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection (07/10/26).
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaky faucet in the mop sink. Please fix prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed abundant buildup in the hood ventilation system above the deep fryer. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
Jun 25, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundation3 coreC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no CFPM on site during the inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on site during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand drying provision in the handwashing sink by the cashier. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. PIC provided hand drying provision (paper towels) for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed handwashing sink by the cashier and by the deep fryers without hand soap. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed raw chicken being stored above ready-to-eat corn dogs in the upright reach-in cooler. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Establishment uses quat sanitizer to sanitize dishes, but no test strips could be provided during the inspection. Informed person in charge (PIC) that test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection (07/02/26).
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaky faucet in the mop sink. Please fix prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed abundant buildup in the hood ventilation system above the deep fryer. Please clean prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.14 - Core: Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition
2025
Sep 3, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Aug 22, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for thermometer unless a picture is sent to inspector prior.
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Only available probing food thermometer does not work. Please repair or replace probing food thermometer (which needs to be capable of measuring both hot and cold temperatures) and ensure equipment is available and maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Third consecutive violation.
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Repeat Violation 4-502.11(B) - Priority Foundation: Good Repair and Calibration
Aug 12, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have NOT been corrected.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for probe thermometer unless a picture is sent to inspector prior.
Inspector's notes
Only available probing food thermometer does not work. Please repair or replace probing food thermometer (which needs to be capable of measuring both hot and cold temperatures) and ensure equipment is available and maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Second consecutive violation.
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Repeat Violation 4-502.11(B) - Priority Foundation: Good Repair and Calibration
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Jul 31, 2025Routine2 priority1 foundation1 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Will re-inspect in 10 calendar days for thermometer, unless picture is sent to inspector prior.
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple containers of raw chicken being stored on shelf above corndogs in reach-in cooler. Corndogs were moved to top shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal product is stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Second consecutive violation.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Chicken strips in display hot box measured 114-122 degrees F. Employee said they had been prepared about 45 minutes prior. Items were reheated and heat lamps were turned up at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Only available probing food thermometer does not work. Please repair or replace probing food thermometer and ensure equipment is available and maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-502.11(B) - Priority Foundation: Good Repair and Calibration
Feb 25, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer concentrations for warewashing.
Inspector's notes
No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed containers of raw chicken being stored on shelf above cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Raw product was moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal product is stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.
Inspector's notes
Sanitizer solution in sani bucket measured 0 ppm QUAT during inspection. Please ensure QUAT sanitizers are maintained between 200-400 ppm and wiping cloths are stored submerged in approved sanitizer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2024
Aug 2, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee breading raw chicken before frying it, employee then removed gloves and started assembling to go packages without washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands at time. Please ensure hands are washed after becoming contaminated and before handling ready to eat food items or food contact surfaces (changing gloves does not substitute proper hand washing). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
No hand soap at handsink near the back of kitchen, sink was stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand washing cleanser at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Feb 1, 2024RoutinecleanA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager... No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer concentrations. Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Robin Singh
2023
Sep 22, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager... No food manager available during inspection. Please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sabrina Martin
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage... Observed detergent and degreaser bottles being stored on wire shelves above clean wares near 3 compartment sink. Chemical bottles were moved under 3 compartment sink at time. Please ensure cleaning chemicals are stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate clean wares or other food contact surfaces. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →