ChickenHug
B°2070 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2502858
Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history2 on record
2026
May 14, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
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Inspector's notes
Observed no written procedures for clean-up of vomit or diarrheal events available at the time of the inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Provided PIC with Maricopa's policy of clean-up at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Inspector's notes
Observed rags and sink stoppers inside back of house handwashing sink at the time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC removed items from handwashing sink at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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 carrot cakes with icing from reach-in cooler on front counter with internal temps of 50*F. PIC stated they had been inside for over 24 hours. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Advised PIC to lower temp setting of reach-in to ensure all products remain below 41*F. Corrective Action: Corrected at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation: Second Consecutive
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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.
2025
Sep 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed. **Discussed the following items: 1. Discussed handwashing, ensuring hands are washed any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. 2. Discussed date marking and including day of prep as day one. 3. Reviewed in-use utensils, ensuring all food contact surfaces stored at room temperature that handle TCS foods must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized when in use every 4 hours. 4. Discussed returning/discarding damaged cans. 5. Placing ambient air thermometers in all units that hold TCS food items. 6. Installing paper towel dispenser for back handsink. 7. Discussed cooling methods and parameters. 8. Discussed proper chicken handling. 9. Employee illness and cleaning up vomit and diarrhea incidents. **Guidance was provided via paper handouts and email.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. A 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
Inspector's notes
Observed yogurt drinks in front beverage refrigerator with internal temperatures at 47*F. Ambient air temperature of unit was at a minimum of 47.3*F, via min/max thermometer. Per person-in-charge (PIC), yogurt drinks were placed in unit yesterday and internal temperatures had not been verified today. All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Also observed miniature cakes in front refrigerated unit with an internal temperature at 46*F. Ambient air temperature of unit was at a minimum of 43.7*F. PIC indicated cakes were placed in unit within the past hour. PIC relocated cakes to walk-in refrigerator at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Establishment is observed to have adequate refrigeration onsite. Discussed with PIC repairing refrigerator prior to holding TCS food/beverages. 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.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →