Daves Hot Chicken
A°14980 W Mcdowell Rd, Goodyear 85395
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501730
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.
Score over time
Inspection history5 on record
2026
Aug 31, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.
Jun 18, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
AH (Advisory)
Mar 31, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Director of Operations, James C. emailed the department confirming that they reprogrammed all of the thawing cabinet units to the agreed setting of below 41 Deg. F until further notice on 03/20/2026. They are in communication with the department and thawing cabinet company to review the thawing procedures.
Mar 17, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Inside of Electrolux thawing cabinet raw chicken measured an internal temperature of 62'F. Brought to attention of person in charge to move chicken in refrigeration under 41'F so that it could be cooled. TCS foods shall be held at 41'F or lower. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Establishment was observed thawing raw chicken is Electrolux thawing cabinets that were thawing at a temperature higher than 41'F. When thawing in refrigeration TCS products shall be kept under 41'F or thawed under a stream of cool water. A reinspection will be conducted within 10 days to ensure that current thawing process is discontinued and new thawing procedure is permitted within parameters of FDA Food Code. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
2025
May 19, 2025RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Hands Clean and Properly Washed; --Mop sink and spray nozzlesProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--Chemical Dispenser Y-valve
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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 →