Popeye's

6540 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85033

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-55996

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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

Inspection history7 on record

2026

May 26, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed maintaining a handwashing sink and wiping cloth usage.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed a plastic container of shredded lettuce and plastic container of shredded cheese inside of the biscuit dough refrigerator with internal temperatures as measured using a probe thermometer ranging from 54°F - 56°F. According to the person in charge, the shredded lettuce and cheese had both been in the unit for less than 2 hours and were returned to the walk-in cooler to rapidly chill down to 41°F. Discussed with person in charge to have a technician service the refrigerated unit and to keep TCS foods in alternative functioning refrigerated units. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Jan 20, 2026Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer testing strips and cold holding unit for chopped salad.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several nested pans at the clean dishes rack that upon separation, had water still trapped between the dishes. The person in charge separated the wet pans so they could finish air-drying prior to stacking them back together. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-101.11

Inspector's notes

Observed an ice bucket with two moderately sized cracks on the bottom of the bucket. The cracks in the bucket are such that the bucket is no longer smooth or easily cleanable. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Person in charge will replace the cracked ice bucket. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-101.11 (B-E) - Core: Characteristics- Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable

2025

Jul 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 19, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

2024

Sep 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 29, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection. Person in charge was made aware of their inspection rights. 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: A,Signer: Afroza I

2023

Nov 30, 2023RoutinecleanA

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.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: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Afronza Islam

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →