The Orange Chicken Spot

1753 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282

Chinese

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Orange Chicken Spot has been inspected three times since 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Tempe facility scores 95, putting The Orange Chicken Spot on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Reinspection

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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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)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple knives in the back kitchen stored in between a prep table and a wall at time of inspection. In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed leak from the ice machine at time of inspection. Observed leak from the ceiling in the back of house 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

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mop sink with a hose and sprayer nozzle hooked up to it below the atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Observed mop sink left on and hose was pressurized at time of inspection. Employee removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Shut offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers

5-202.11(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above cooked noodles in the walk-in at time of inspection. Observed raw chicken stored above multiple ready-to-eat sauce containers in the walk-in cooler at time of inspection. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive

3-302.11(A1-2)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed no quat test strips in the establishment at time of inspection. Establishment utilizes quat to sanitize their food contact surfaces. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers of raw chicken stored above raw in-shell eggs in walk-in refrigerator. Also observed bags of raw beef stored with bags of raw chicken in walk-in refrigerator. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Orange Chicken Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Orange Chicken Spot on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Orange Chicken Spot?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Orange Chicken Spot.

How does The Orange Chicken Spot compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

The Orange Chicken Spot most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has The Orange Chicken Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Orange Chicken Spot have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Orange Chicken Spot 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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