Hot Chicken Alley

13636 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Hot Chicken Alley appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Phoenix restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed mop sink pipe disconnected from the bottom of the mop sink at the time of inspection. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Discussed disposal of used mop water at the time of inspection

5-205.15(B)

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Observed TCS nacho cheese with areas 118*F-122*F in hot holding unit at the time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. Instructed PIC to reheat TCS cheese improperly hot held to 165°F at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Conveying Sewage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee carrying in empty mop backet from the back door at the time of inspection. Per PIC and employee, employee had just disposed of mop water onto the ground behind establishment. Sewage must be disposed of into sanitary sewer system. Discussed with PIC using the mop sink to dump mop water

5-402.13

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink near 3-compartment sink to be absent of hand soap. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Discussed keeping all handwash sinks stocked and accessible to promote handwashing

6-301.11

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified Food Protection Manager was present at the establishment during time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Chicken Alley last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Chicken Alley on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Hot Chicken Alley compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Hot Chicken Alley most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Hot Chicken Alley's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Chicken Alley have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hot Chicken Alley means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hot Chicken Alley inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Chicken Alley is inspected around three times per year on average.

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