The Chicken Joint
A4535 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85043
Mobile Food Annual - MF Type 3 · Permit MF2405723
Mobile unit — the address shown is its registered home base, not necessarily where it serves.
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history11 on record
2026
Apr 3, 2026RoutinecleanA
se2600089Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 13, 2026RoutinecleanA
Inspected at the Buckeye Air Fair SE2600015Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jan 31, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jan 22, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
Ineffective visit for updated commissary agreement.
Jan 10, 2026RoutineA
Inspected at SE2500940, West Valley BBQ Festival. Re-inspection required due to missing current commissary agreementPredefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed mobile unit operating without a current commissary agreement. Per the operator, they renew ther commissary agreement; however, a copy of the aggreement was not available at time of the inspection, and they will email it to the inspection. Discussed that a current agreement is needed. Corrective Action: Correct at once.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5c - Mobile food establishments shall provide a commissary agreement to the Department upon request, at permit issuance or renewal, and as a part of the documents submitted during plan review for a new permit. Ice cream vendors that only sell or dispense individually packaged, commercially processed items are exempt from providing a commissary agreement.
2025
Jun 26, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 10, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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
Inspector's notes
Observed a squeeze bottle of buttermilk ranch stored under no temperature control on the counter with an internal temperature of 91*F. Person in charge discarded the ranch 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. 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
At time of inspection observed an accumulation of food debris inside the standing fridge. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Operator could not provide a commissary visit log at time of inspection. Advised operator a commissary visit log shall be recorded, kept on the Mobile Food Trailer, and made available upon request. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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MCEHC Chap. 8, Sec. 3, Reg. 5e - Mobile food establishments serving time/temperature control for safety foods shall maintain a log of visits to the approved commissary or food service establishment as required by this Department. This log shall be maintained using a Department approved format and maintained with the establishment at all times. The logs shall be maintained for a period of 30 days and should be available for review by the Department.
Feb 16, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Nov 18, 2024RoutinecleanA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Per operator, they have provided a commissary of their Commissary Agreement for Ralph's Snack Bar. Please maintain a copy of the agreement on-site.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →