Dave's Hot Chicken

9113 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19114

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dave's Hot Chicken three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: - Two grate covers not present over floor drains in the ware washing area and under two bay sink/prep area. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: - Utility line gaps observed in the facility in the rear area and cooking area.

46.901

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

Inspector notes: - Missing electrical cover in the ware washing area. - One walk-in cooler observed out-of-service during inspection.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Debris observed on the floor inside the wal-in cooler. - Food debris observed inside the reach-in freezer/cooking area. New Violation.

46.714

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by a trash can and not accesible at all times for employee use. Old food residue, dishes and utensils observed in the handwash sink. New Violation.

46.981(h)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. **ServSafe was observed during the inspection. New Violation.

46.103

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect (Fly infestation) activity observed in the facility. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: 1 reach in unit observed not in service during inspection. New Violation.

46.671

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Spilled oil on floor of waste oil area causing many flies in the area. New Violation.

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

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave's Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dave's Hot Chicken on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dave's Hot Chicken.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave's Hot Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dave's 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 Dave's Hot Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dave's Hot Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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