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Hot Chicken Alley

B°

13636 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix 85032

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88626

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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100060202420252026May 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Oct 27, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 16, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Sep 18, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)93
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Sep 18, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with Person in Charge about changing breading flour and hot holding.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. As per Person in Charge (PIC), the spray bottle was used for sanitizer. PIC properly labeled the spray bottle as sanitizer. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsCore4-303.11

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment with no sanitizer available. Person in Charge obtained sanitizer at time of inspection. Chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils as specified under part 4-7, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-303.11 - Core: Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers, Availability

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink pipe disconnected from the bottom of the mop sink at the time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *Second Consecutive Violation.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Mar 16, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: cleaning food contact surfaces that come in contact with TCS foods every 4 hours

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed mop sink pipe disconnected from the bottom of the mop sink at the time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Discussed disposal of used mop water at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

2025

Oct 27, 2025Routine2 priorityC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: cleaning frequency of seasoning bowls, vomit and diarrhea procedures provided at the time of inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS nacho cheese with areas 118*F-122*F in hot holding unit at the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Instructed PIC to reheat TCS cheese improperly hot held to 165°F 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.

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

Observed employee carrying in empty mop backet from the back door at the time of inspection. Per PIC and employee, employee had just disposed of mop water onto the ground behind establishment. Sewage must be disposed of into sanitary sewer system. Discussed with PIC using the mop sink to dump mop water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

Apr 10, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussion included: cleaning frequency of seasoning bowls; buying new quaternary ammonia test strips, as discolored test strips may not be as accurate.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed handwash sink near 3-compartment sink to be absent of 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. Discussed keeping all handwash sinks stocked and accessible to promote handwashing. 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.

2024

Sep 3, 2024Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises 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

May 7, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Ensure all handwashing sinks are accessible at all times.No County legal action will result from this inspection.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: Robert Markes

This address holds 2 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →