Ok Hot Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
26
Score
Ok Hot Chicken has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Dec 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 15 violations per visit lately, up from roughly nine violations before.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Ok Hot Chicken's latest score of 26 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
2
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear flour storage area. Corrective action: PIC relocated chemicals at time of inspection.
46.1021
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container was observed in a food preparation area. Corrective action: PIC discarded beverages at time of inspection.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the juice prep area was blocked by bucket and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrective action: PIC removed bucket at time of inspection.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fruit box not covered in chest freezer in juice prep area from getting contamination. -Observed liquid cheese in bowl kept open in undercounter refrigerator. -Chicken bucket stored on ware washing sink while frying chicken. *PIC covered food at time of inspection.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat food (Cheese), located in the undercounter refrigerator, was not marked with the date it was opened. Corrective action: PIC datemarked cheese at time of inspection.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
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. Corrective action: Person in charge has SERVsafe certificate. *Application emailed for Philadelphia food safety certificate.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Slicer has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.712
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices (probe thermometer) for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.632
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged (banana pudding) food is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Visible physical evidence of insect activity (roaches) observed in kitchen area. Visible physical evidence of rodent activity (mouse dropping) observed in the rear storage area. ** Sanitarian advised that a professional pest service be obtained prior to requesting a re- inspection. Also provide receipt of service provided. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients in food prep area. Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients in food prep area. Scoop and spoon stored in stagnant water in juice prep area. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Food (flour) contact surface of rear storage table is not smooth, easily cleanable and resistant to pitting, cracking, or scratching. New Violation.
46.521
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Soil and grease accumulation on exhaust hood in kitchen area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed in rear storage area not elevated off of the ground when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation on vent cover in restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(d)
26
Oct 18, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food (bottled sauces), equipment, and/or single service articles in the ware wash area. *Bottled sauces were relocated to food prep area.
46.1041
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. * Soap was provided.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware wash sink was 400 ppm, rather than 200-300 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. * The person in charge added correct amount of water. Sanitizer observed at 300ppm.
46.731
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Cases of soda observed stored on hallway floor and not elevated off of the ground. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-NSF/ANSI Freezer unit observed. -Non-operational equipment(Cold prep unit, reach-in refrigerator) observed in the facility. - 1 defective reach-in unit observed in use for dry storage. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Ice accumulation observed on bottom surface of fries reach- in freezer. - Grease accumulation observed on outer surfaces of hot hold equipment. New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not elevated off of the ground when not in use. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters and fire suppression system have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -Visible physical evidence of insect activity (2 German roaches) observed in rear storage area of kitchen behind refrigeration unit. ** Sanitarian advised that a professional pest service be obtained prior to requesting a re- inspection. Also provide receipt of service provided. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ok Hot Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ok Hot Chicken on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ok Hot Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ok Hot Chicken.
Has Ok Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ok Hot Chicken have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ok 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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