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Twist Hot Chicken

A

1245 W Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2505172

Score based on 1 scored inspection on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

97
Excellent

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Inspection history2 on record

2026

Aug 27, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

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Mar 18, 2026Routine3 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Discussed with PIC 1) RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). 2) all food, single use items, clean linens and equipment shall be stored 6 inches off the ground.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFPM prior to next routine inspection. 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

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed scoops with handles stored in seasonings with the handle touching the surface of the product. Discussed with PIC In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#45 — Single-Use/Single-Service Articles; Properly Stored, UsedCore4-502.13

Inspector's notes

Observed large handled seasoning containers with marker stating a different product than what is on the labels. Discussed with PIC Single-use food containers, including deli containers are intended for single-use and may not be re-used for storage of food. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-502.13(A) - Core: Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →