Nanu's Hot Chicken

4407 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

American

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Aug 15, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Nanu's Hot Chicken's 43 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. -Observed two food employees donning gloves with out washing hands. New Violation.

46.132

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No paper towels were available at any of the hand washing sinks. New Violation.

46.941(a)-(e)

Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector notes: * Mayo based sauce was held at 60 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required. -Place in refrigerator or record the time and temperature of sauces placed on counter. New Violation.

46.385(a)(2)

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

Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. -Food safety certified person arrived during time of inspection.

46.101

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Pooled liquid on the bottom level of the cold prep refrigerator. New Violation.

46.714

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Another oil drum o container is in need to dispose of the high volume of grease that is used. Please note: the Nanu Hot Chicken Food trucks grease Must be disposed at the commissary. There is not enough space to dispose the truck grease at the restaurant. New Violation.

46.863

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease spilled on the floor in the basement due to a huge amount of buckets being used to stored used grease. New Violation.

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

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (live flies) observed in the food prep and ware washing areas. New Violation.

46.981(k)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler door is not tight-fitting to keep cold air inside. 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

Feb 9, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs.

Inspector notes: Person in Control of premises has not posted "No Smoking" signs. New Violation.

10-602(5)(a)(.1)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nanu's Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nanu's Hot Chicken on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

No. Recent inspections at Nanu's Hot Chicken have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nanu'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.

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