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Popeye's

A

3510 W Baseline Rd, Laveen 85339

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-49500

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

98
Excellent

Laveen restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 3, 2023 — Routine — score 78 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)May 8, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 4, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 19, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Sep 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 23, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Apr 23, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Sep 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

May 19, 2025Routine2 coreA

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessibleCore6-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed no signage over hand sink such as "employee must wash hands or hand-sink only". Discussed with PIC that signage for employee to instruct to wash hands is required. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-301.14 - Core: Handwashing Signage. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed buildup of dirt debris in walk-in freezer and inside door. Discussed with PIC that physical facility must be cleaned more frequently.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Oct 4, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of dirt and food debris under shelves in dry storage. Discussed with PIC that physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

May 8, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed. 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Anabel Zepeda

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces ---Observed wire racks next to fryer and wire racks above marinating table with grease and food residues. Discussed with PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. ---Observed metal containers and lids stored as clean on wire racks next to fryer and above 3-compartment sink with flour and batter residue still. Discussed with PIC to ensure equipment is properly cleaned prior to storing. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Also Observed plastic containers over 3-compartment sink stacked while wet, Discussed with PIC to ensure containers are fully dried prior to stacking. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Oct 3, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB

Inspector and establishment thermometers calibrated.Discussed thawing of foods with the person in charge (PIC).Discussed removal of shutoff type nozzles at mop sink faucets with the PIC.Inspection conducted with RS#815No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. E-mailed and verified inspection report was received.------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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: RA,Signer: Anabel Zepeda

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces -- The area around the cold air vents on the top level of the prep refrigerator are heavily soiled with old food residues. Clean. -- The wire racks next to the fryers, used to hold clean utensils, have grease and food residues adhering. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.115

Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures -- The outdoor refuse area and grease receptacle are heavily soiled. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Priority Foundation-4-601.11(A), Pf: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. -- Steel pans and pan lids, in clean storage, had old food residues adhering. These were staged at the warewashing area to be cleaned and sanitized. ** 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. -- Individual service containers of Blackened Ranch dressing (labeled "Keep Refrigerated") at 68°F to 75°F; temperatures were verified by the person in charge (PIC) using the establishment's thermometer. Per Person in charge the packages had possibly been out of refrigeration since the previous evening. These were discarded (see embargo). **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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →