PlateScore

Dave's Hot Chicken

A

7616 S 56th Ave, Laveen 85339

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2405656

Score based on 4 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

100
Excellent

Laveen restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

10006020252026Jan 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 6, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 28, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 2, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Jun 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 28, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing plastic curtains in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be maintained in good repair at all times.

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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2025

Jun 6, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 16, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed approved connections for mop sink and provided handout.

#35 — Approved Thawing Methods UsedCore3-501.13

Inspector's notes

Observed rapid thawing cabinets in use. Ambient air temperatures of thawing cabinets measured 47°F to 49°F. Internal temperature of raw chicken inside cabinets measured 41°F to 42°F. Discussed proper thawing methods and using thawing cabinet as a reach-in cooler. Manager adjusted temperature of thawing cabinet to 41°F. Provided thawing guidance document. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing

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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 →