Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

5201 S Mcclintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tempe restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed brown organic matter on the inside of soda nozzles located behind the counter soda machine. Informed person in charge (PIC) that the nozzles need to be kept clean to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
95
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the hand soap dispenser not functioning at the hand sink near the fryer and breading station. The dispenser is also unable to close properly. Employee replaced the dispenser batteries at time of inspection and supplied the sink with 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. PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the inside of soda nozzles of the dining room and behind the counter soda machine. Informed PIC that the nozzles need to be kept clean to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
86
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens
Inspector notes: Observed clean linens and single-use articles in the same room as mechanical components, open wheeled trash receptacles, and chemicals. Clean linens should not be stored in mechanical or garbage storage rooms, and should not be stored under chemicals, in order to prevent cross contamination. Single-use items should not be stored in these areas, to prevent cross contamination. Please store these items in a way that will prevent cross contamination prior to next routine inspection. Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single service and single-use articles may not be stored in locker rooms; in toilet rooms; in garbage rooms; in mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination
4-903.12
95
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager on premises at time of inspection. Informed PIC that a Certified Food Protection Manager needs to be on the premises during all hours of operation. PIC stated that they are in the process of getting theirs. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed brown/black organic matter on the front self-service and back crew soda machines when wiped with an alcohol wipe. Informed PIC that these nozzles need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a frequency which prevents the build-up of organic matter/soils. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers.

How does Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

Has Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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