Popeye's

1999 E Pecos Rd, Gilbert 85295

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-40411

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Mar 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 7, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Sep 18, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed no printed procedures for bodily fluid clean up. A printed instructional guidance for a bodily fluid clean up must be available in the establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on Monday, September 29, 2025.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Aug 27, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked rice in the steam table with temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Per PIC, it had been there approximately an hour prior to inspection. Rice was reheated to 165 degrees prior to being placed back to hot hold. Steam table temperature was set too low, PIC increased the temperature on the unit. TCS foods shall be held hot at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above to prevent microbial growth. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

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#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority foundation3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee use a single use cup as an ice scoop. Only an ice scoop may be used for scooping ice so that there is no possiblilty for hands to contaminate the ice. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-301.11(C) - Priority Foundation: Minimizing Contamination from Bare Hands. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Apr 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 23, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 5, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Eduardo Ochoa

2023

Aug 3, 2023Routine3 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report sent by email.Inspection conducted with badge #283.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Yamil Mortera

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions -- Observed build up of dust on ceiling tiles, lights, and computer screens. Per PIC, he is new manager to the store and has identified and started working on areas that need cleaning. Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up of debris that could contaminate food or food contact surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking -- Observed employee items on the side of sandwich make table. PIC had employee move items to office area at the time of inspection. Personal items shall not be stored in an area where they could contaminate food, containers, or food prep surfaces. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage -- Observed side dish scoops in a dipper well without the water running. PIC turned the water on stronger at the time of inspection. Utensils stored in the dipper well shall have water running strong enough to move food particles off and down the drain. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →