Asad's Hot Chicken

1247 S 47Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

American

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Asad's Hot Chicken has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the warewash area. *The person in charge provide paper towel during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Uncover raw breaded chicken inside the walk-in cooler. *The person in charge covered the chicken during the inspection.

46.281

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: City of Philadelphia Manager food safety certificate was not observed in the facility at time of inspection; Observed class manager certificate only. *Advised facility's food safety certified person to apply for the City of Philadelphia Manager food safety certificate. *An application for the Philadelphia Food Manager Food Safety Certificate was emailed with this report.

46.103

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The mac-and-cheese scooper was observed stored while still dirty, with no record indicating that it was being washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours. *The person in charge washed, rinsed, and sanitized the scooper and put an sticker in the container indicating the time it was cleaned during the inspection.

46.731

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed detached ceiling tile in the warewash area.

46.901

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Prepackaged banana pudding located in the under the counter refrigerator was not labeled properly with the date by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded. New Violation.

46.422

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A leak was observed in the piping under the three-bay sink. New Violation.

46.825(b)-(e)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: An accumulation of dirt was observed along the floor perimeter in both the employees’ and customers’ toilet rooms. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the handwash sink in the warewash area. *The person in charge supplied soap during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Facility's food safety certified person does not present at start of inspection. *The person arrived before the completion of the inspection.

46.103

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the can opener with an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces. *The person in charge washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during the inspection.

46.712

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Observed detached sink next to the chest freezer and soda dispenser. New Violation.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed detached ceiling tile in the warewash area. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food (flower and spices). New Violation.

46.422

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observe lying next to the soda dispenser and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.772

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed clean food equipment being stored wet, and not in a manner to allow air drying (wet nesting). *The person in charge stored the equipment in a manner that allows air drying during the inspection.

46.771

Apr 17, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Asad's Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Asad's Hot Chicken on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Asad's Hot Chicken.

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

No. Recent inspections at Asad's Hot Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Asad's Hot Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Asad's Hot Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Asad's Hot Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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