PlateScore

Popeye's

B

1299 N Arizona Ave, Gilbert 85233

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-56003

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.

91
Excellent

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 26, 2023 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Apr 22, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 16, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 17, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 15, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 24, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 24, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

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

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Timer not running and no discard time mark for cooked shrimp under time control and at 122*F internally and for cheese and lettuce over ice at 48*F and 52*F internally. Manager discarded items and marked new batches with discard.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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. Predefined Comment: Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control.

Jan 15, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discard times for items under time as a control were discussed.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

The employee handled raw chicken and then cooked chicken without washing their hands. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Cooked rice in the hot box was at 128F internally. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. 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.

2025

Sep 17, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

Apr 16, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.

2024

Oct 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.IMPORTANT: You must register with our new Permit Center System to be able to pay permit fees, update permit information, apply for remodels etc. Go to https://www.maricopa.gov/6003/Maricopa-Countys-New-Permit-Center to apply for Permit Center. Be sure to use the same email address that was entered in our old system.

Apr 22, 2024Routine2 coreA

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 was emailed. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need acurrent 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 belowwebsitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Sadie Soto - Manager

#54 — Garbage/Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedCore5-501.111

Core-5-501.111, C: Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair Observed a damaged lid on the dumpster. Repair or replace as necessary. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlCore3-501.15

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed a couple of covered containers of rice at 45 - 47 Deg. F. in the walk-in. Per manager, the product was just re-panned after cooling. Another pan of rice was in an active cooling process in the walk-in. The lids for the containers were removed at the time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 26, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report sent by email.Award: B,Signer: Sadie S.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-202.12

Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Observed hand washing sink closest to fryers and hand washing sink closest to dish washing area only reaching 82 F. Discussed with person in charge that hand sinks must reach a minimum of 100 F. Staff will use other hand sink until sink can reach 100 F. Re-inspection scheduled for 11/2. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#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. 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. Observed bacon, cheese, and cheesecake holding 55-57 F in prep cooler, per logs cooler was holding temperature 2 hours prior. Prep cooler is holding 56 F, discussed with PIC TCS foods must hold 41 F to hold TCS food items. All food items were moved to walk in to cool properly. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed prep cooler holding TCS food items holding 56 F using min/max thermometer. Discussed with PIC that equipment must hold below 41 F to be used for TCS food items. Cooler top must be repair so that it can hold 41 F or below prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection for 11/2. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

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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 →