Nashville Hot Chicken

1628 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Nashville Hot Chicken has been inspected eight times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Tempe average 95, so Nashville Hot Chicken trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips on the premises at time of inspection. Establishment utilizes bleach for cleaning food contact surfaces at time of inspection

4-302.14

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grease, food debris, and dust throughout the back kitchen at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC about detailing floor, fryers, vent hood, floor drains, and mop sink at time of inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jan 6, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed chicken breading prep cooler with a minimum ambient air temperature of 51.4*F. Unit was cold holding chicken at 54*F-56*F. Per person-in-charge, chicken was portioned and placed into unit approximately 20 minutes prior. PIC moved chicken to functioning standing reach-in cooler to cool to 41*F at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below prior to re-inspection

4-301.11

May 28, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of grease and food debris on the floor and walls of the establishment, near mop sink and under/around cooking equipment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of food debris and grease in/on standing freezer, standing refrigerator, and other refrigeration units. 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

4-602.13

Feb 27, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Inspector notes: Observed a maximum internal water temperature of 87*F at all fixtures in the establishment. Hot and cold water under pressure is required at all sink fixtures. Hot water of: 100°F is required at all handwash sinks; 110°F at all other sinks; 120°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with chemicals; and 140°F at mechanical warewashing units sanitizing with high temperature. Person in charge indicated that the water heater had been turned down and they adjusted it up. Observed 100*F at all hand sinks and 110*F at all other sinks excepts for the sink in the women's restroom (maximum measured internal water temperature of 67*F); person in charge indicated there was a leak coming from the hot water supply line, so it was disabled. Provide hot and cold water under pressure at all sinks prior to re-inspection

5-103.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed orange and black gelatinous organic material in the soda nozzles of the Pepsi machine. Person in charge indicated they are being cleaned on a weekly basis. Non-time/temperature controlled for safety food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency and thoroughness to preclude the buildup of dirt/grime, food debris, and organic material that may contribute to an accumulation of microorganisms. The establishment must establish an adequate cleaning procedure and schedule by the next routine health inspection

4-602.11(E)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of food debris and grease in/on standing freezer, standing refrigerator/other refrigeration units. 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

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of grease and food debris on the floor and walls of the establishment. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nashville Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nashville Hot Chicken on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nashville Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning, frequency and restrictions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nashville Hot Chicken.

How does Nashville Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Nashville Hot Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nashville 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 Nashville 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.

How often is Nashville Hot Chicken inspected?

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

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