Popeye's

8950 N Central Ave, Phoenix 85020

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-56001

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 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 history9 on record

2026

Aug 7, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed latex glove restrictions and body fluid cleanup instructions requirement with person in charge.

Mar 2, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

2025

Jul 3, 2025RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 25, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Observed hot water available upon demand at all hand wash stations.

Jan 21, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

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

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed unsealed panels around the door frame of the walk-in cooler. Panels were loose from missing screws resulting in cracks and gaps into the door frame/wall around the walk-in door.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Inspector's notes

Observed substantial delay in hot water supply at the majority of faucets in the establishment. Observed availability of hot water was prolonged when multiple faucets were turned on simultaneously. Observed staff demonstrate hot water availablity was conditioned on having to run the hot water at the mop sink and leave it running for extended time in order to facilitate delivery of hot water to the other sinks in the establishment. Discussed hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. Re-inspection 01/31/25. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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5-103.11 - Priority Foundation: Capacity-Quantity and Availability

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

Inspector's notes

Observed a build up of food debris under the storage racks and on the walls of the walk-in cooler. Observed accumulation of food debris along the back wall of the raw chicken prep station, directly above on the metal shelf brackets, the slotted shelves, and on equipment stored on the shelves. Observed a build up of food debris on the handles of the food containers and handles of the reach in cooler on the raw chicken prep line.

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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

Jul 12, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

Jan 12, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Diane Palacios

Jan 9, 2024Routine1 priority2 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via 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: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Diane Palacios

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed mop sink with no sink drain cover. Observed the outlet pipe from the hot water reheating station extend into the floor sink. Discussed obtaining a sink cover for the mop sink and maintaining a 1 inch air gap from the end of the drain pipe to the top of the floor sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage Observed slow draining floor sink under the three compartment sink resulting in overflow of the floor sink and standing water under the three compartment sink, under storage racks with clean dishes, in between compressed gas cylinders, and under boxes of soda syrups. The person in charge cleared the floor sink of food debris to allow the water to drain at a sufficient rate so as not to overflow the floor sink and placed a work order for plumbing services. Re-inspection for unobstructed draining floor sink will take place by 01/11/24. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed an accumulation of grease, food debris, and standing water under and around equipment on cook line, under storage racks in the walk in cooler, and other areas of the establishment. Discussed cleaning frequency to prevent the build up of soils. :

2023

Aug 23, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed requirements for cleanup procedures - see handout. Inspection report emailed. 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Diane Polacios

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 quaternary sanitizer at in-use 3 compartment sink with concentration at <150ppm. Notified manager, and sink was drained/ refilled to proper concentration at time of inspection. Ensure quat sanitizer is maintained according to manufacturer specification (150-400ppm), and keep available when ware washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →