Dave's Hot Chicken
The health department has logged four inspections at Dave's Hot Chicken, the earliest from 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “mechanical-ventilation” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dave's Hot Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dave's Hot Chicken on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dave's Hot Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “mechanical-ventilation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dave's Hot Chicken.
How does Dave's Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Dave's Hot Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Dave's Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave's Hot Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dave's Hot Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.