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Popeye's

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2203 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85015

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-59333

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

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

95
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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100060202420252026Jan 23, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 9, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 10, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)May 28, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 9, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 17, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Apr 17, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed pest control measures and handwash sink requirements.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of dust/food debris behind seating area soda dispenser and floor drain at drive through window. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall 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

2025

Oct 9, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed dead rat decomposing inside pest control trap on floor next to drive through window. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests. Establishment shall remove dead or trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. Person in charge had food employee don gloves and discard pest control trap. Discussed limiting pest attractants. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests

May 28, 2025AMC Trainingsnot scoredclean
May 28, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°

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

May 14, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed general cleaning frequency. Re-inspection for prep cooler will be conducted on 5/28.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed 48°F internal temperature of sliced cheese, per probe thermometer, in prep cooler next to drive through window. Ambient air temperature of prep cooler measured at 62°F, per min/max thermometer. Person in charge (PIC) could not confirm when sliced cheese temperature rose above 41°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Sliced cheese improperly cold held was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Repeat Violation: 2nd Consecutive Violation.

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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.

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

Inspector's notes

Observed prep cooler next to drive thru window with an ambient temperature at 62°F, per min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC was instructed to contact technician to repair prep cooler prior to. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 5/28. Repeat Violation: 2nd Consecutive Violation.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

2024

Jul 10, 2024Re-Inspection1 priorityall corrected on siteA°

Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS foods such as raw chicken and cooked rice with an internal temperature between 51-53F. The PIC did not have a time frame for how long the food had been out of temperature. All food was voluntarily discarded during the time of inspection. Ensure all TCS foods are held at <41F when being held prior to preparation or service. See embargo form for details. 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.

Jul 9, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationB

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

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS foods such as raw chicken and cooked rice with an internal temperature between 51-53F. The PIC did not have a time frame for how long the food had been out of temperature. All food was voluntarily discarded during the time of inspection. Ensure all TCS foods are held at <41F when being held prior to preparation or service. See embargo form for details. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. 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.

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

Inspector's notes

Walk in refrigeration unit in the back of the establishment had an ambient temperature measuring between 55-57F. PIC did not have a timeline for how long the unit had been out of temperature. Establishment contacted certified repair technician during time of inspection to perform repairs to the equipment. Establishment will voluntarily discard all out of temperature TCS foods present in the walk-in refrigeration unit during time of inspection (see embargo form). Establishment will only sell product that were in temperature on the line and being hot held. Establishment will voluntarily close after products have been sold. Establishment shall not accept shipments of food until the equipment has been repaired. Reinspection planned for following day, 7/10/2024.

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Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.

Jan 23, 2024Routine2 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.A copy of this report will be 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Guillermo G

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-202.16

Core-4-202.16, C: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Raw chicken being stored on a metal rack that is being suspended above the ground on cement cinder blocks in the walk in refrigerator. Ensure that the surfaces of non-food contact equipment are easily cleanable and not made of porous material such as cement. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Observed accumulation of grease underneath deep fryer within kitchen. Also observed food residue alongside toaster oven for bread. Ensure all equipment is cleaned and maintained on a schedule to preclude accumulation of debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine 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 →