PlateScore

Popeye's

A

10345 W Mcdowell Rd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-79806

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

99
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Sep 11, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 14, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 24, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Nov 5, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2026 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)98
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 3, 2026Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed dark colored growth on interior of chute for frozen lemonade. Brought to attention of person in charge to clean. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a necessary frequency to prevent debris from forming. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.111

Inspector's notes

Observed several drain flies through establishment, most notably in back of kitchen near sinks. Brought to attention of person in charge to have pest control administered to eliminate presence of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.111 (A-B, D) - Core: Controlling Pests; Monitoring

Apr 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Nov 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 24, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of organic matter on soda nozzles at both drive-thru and self-serve soda fountains. Per manager, nozzles are to be removed and cleaned nightly. Reviewed proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of nozzles. Manager replaced nozzles at time of inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

2024

Aug 14, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed multiple drain flies on wall near back exit door. Reviewed pest control serviced dated 8/12/24. Discussed continuing to have establishment routinely serviced for small flying insects.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of organic matter on soda nozzles at dining area soda fountain. Discussed cleaning soda nozzles at a frequency to prevent build-up from occurring with person in charge (PIC). PIC will have nozzles removed and properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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.

Jan 4, 2024RoutinecleanA

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.Inspection rights signed by Shannon R.Report 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,Signer: Shannon Renteria

2023

Sep 11, 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.Inspection rights signed by Shannon R.Report emailed.Reviewed pest control invoice dated 9/7/2023 License #220185.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,Signer: Shannon R.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →