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Chester's Chicken

1607 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Chester's Chicken has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Among Phoenix restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
95
Aug 22, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: Only available probing food thermometer does not work. Please repair or replace probing food thermometer (which needs to be capable of measuring both hot and cold temperatures) and ensure equipment is available and maintained in good repair at all times
4-502.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
86
Aug 12, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: Only available probing food thermometer does not work. Please repair or replace probing food thermometer (which needs to be capable of measuring both hot and cold temperatures) and ensure equipment is available and maintained in good repair at all times
4-502.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken strips in display hot box measured 114-122 degrees F. Employee said they had been prepared about 45 minutes prior. Items were reheated and heat lamps were turned up at time. Please ensure all time/temperature controlled for safety food items are maintained at 135 degrees F or above when hot holding
3-501.16(A)(1)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of raw chicken being stored on shelf above corndogs in reach-in cooler. Corndogs were moved to top shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal product is stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items
3-302.11(A1-2)
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: Only available probing food thermometer does not work. Please repair or replace probing food thermometer and ensure equipment is available and maintained in good repair at all times
4-502.11(B)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
64
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of raw chicken being stored on shelf above cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Raw product was moved to bottom shelf at time. Please ensure all raw animal product is stored safely and in a way that cannot contaminate ready to eat food items
3-302.11(A1-2)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer solution in sani bucket measured 0 ppm QUAT during inspection. Please ensure QUAT sanitizers are maintained between 200-400 ppm and wiping cloths are stored submerged in approved sanitizer
3-304.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No food manager available during inspection, please ensure a certified food protection manager is present during all operating hours
2-102.12(A)
78
Feb 24, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee breading raw chicken before frying it, employee then removed gloves and started assembling to go packages without washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands at time. Please ensure hands are washed after becoming contaminated and before handling ready to eat food items or food contact surfaces (changing gloves does not substitute proper hand washing)
2-301.14
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at handsink near the back of kitchen, sink was stocked at time. Please ensure all handsinks are stocked with hand washing cleanser at all times
6-301.11
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chester's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chester's Chicken on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chester's Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chester's Chicken.

How does Chester's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Chester's Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Chester's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chester's Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chester's 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.

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