Southern Fried

1638 E Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Public records show five inspections at Southern Fried stretching back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Oct 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Southern Fried trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following utensils/equipment with grease deposits and dried food debris on the food-contact surfaces: metal collander, potato masher, veggie dicer, whisk, and a large ladle. PIC stated that they will have new cleaning procedures developed with PM staff. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a red cutting board with a clean break (5-6inches in length) in the middle, and a metal spatula that had been melted along the edges, rendering both neither smooth nor easily cleanable. Both items were not in-use at time of inspection and being stored on the drying rack near the 3-comp sink. Both items were condemned and PIC discarded both at time of inspection. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. 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
4-101.11(B-E)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink inside employee restroom and the prep sink adjacent to the warewashing area to be unmounted from the wall at time of inspection. Observed caulking for both sinks to be missing, degraded, or otherwise in disrepair. Also observed a hole(6'x6') inside the hand sink vanity cabinet at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of repairing the hole to prevent pest harborage conditions. PIC stated that they will replace the entire cabinet prior to next routine inspection. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
82
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a can of raid being stored directly beneath a food prep metal table in the center of the kitchen next to spices, sauces and flour. Discussed active pest control requirements with PIC. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
90
Jul 23, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Fried last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Fried on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Southern Fried compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Southern Fried most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Southern Fried's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Southern Fried have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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