Monroe's Hot Chicken

430 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85288

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged six inspections at Monroe's Hot Chicken, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Monroe's Hot Chicken's 82 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. 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. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at 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)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in freezer in disrepair and dripping with water at time of inspection. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Oct 2, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed prep table in disrepair at time of inspection. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee adjust hairnet and then go back to prepping chicken order for customer without washing hands. Observed employee adjust glasses and continue prepping an order for a customer without washing hands at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks

2-301.14

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple chemical spray bottles that were unlabeled containing clear & blue liquids at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) labeled the bottles at the time of inspection with the common name of the chemicals. Discussed the importance of properly labeling all working containers containing chemicals with the common name of the chemical

7-102.11

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of mac and cheese with lids on and temperature between 79 to 81*F at time of inspection. Per cook, all items were made less than an hour prior to inspection. Employee removed lids from containers at time of inspection. Reviewed with person in charge (PIC) about proper cooling methods (shallow pans, no lids, ice baths/wands, top shelf of walk-in) at time of inspection. Provided cooling guidance documents at time of inspection

3-501.15(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand washing sink near the 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Person in charge replaced hand soap dispenser batteries at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that hand washing cleanser must be available at hand washing sink at all times. Discussed importance of providing hand soap to ensure proper hand washing with the PIC

6-301.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monroe's Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monroe's Hot Chicken on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monroe's Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Monroe's Hot Chicken.

How does Monroe's Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Monroe's Hot Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monroe'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 Monroe'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.

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