Popeye's
A°1343 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-81445
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
May 11, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Discussed ADA's code with PIC in relation to pets inside the premise.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.
2025
Jun 13, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreall corrected on siteB°
report emailed.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed the interior panel at the food reach-in cooler, utilized for lettuce and cheese pans was soiled, accumulation of organic debris. showed facility manager. frequency of cleaning was reviewed. manager removed articles, and sanitized the interior surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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.
Inspector's notes
observed pans of chicken in the back fryer station tubs , chicken temperature at 48-51 deg f . showed facility manager. discussed the proepr cold holding requirements for tcs food. manager discarded chicken pa. please ensure tcs food is kept at 41 deg f 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.
Inspector's notes
observed at the facility warewashing basins, soiled towels placed on the final air drying basing along with scrub pads. also soiled dished placed in the center(rinse Basin.). reviewed with manager regarding the strategies to proper use and minimize contamination in the warewashing area. suggested . placing dirty dishes at the left , pre-scrub, prewash basins, also ensuring the middle basin is utilized for a clean rinsing application, and finally the right hand basin and airdrying boards are just kept cleaned for utensil sanitizing and air drying applications. manager removed all articles and scrubbed /cleaned rinse and sanitizing, airdrying areas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-501.14 - Core: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Jan 7, 2025Routine1 priority3 coreall corrected on siteB
new facility manager email was revised in tyler. inspection report emailed. please visit esd.maricopa.gov for further online food safety resources.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
observed pans of sliced cheese, and Mayo and spicy mayo in plastic buckets. facility utilizing an ice bath for cold holding. temperatures reading indicate 51 deg f for slice cheese, 55-60 deg f for the on site mixed prepared mayo sauces, showed manager. removed. please ensure rte/tcs food is kept at 41 deg f . utilizing a smaller metal pans vs, deep plastic pans reviewed. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: 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. 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.
Inspector's notes
observed bags of refried beans and sauces, placed in metal tank. temperature taken indicated 71 deg f . per manager, this method is to thaw , however, the steam table is not working , staff add hot water manually to the tank to raise food temperature. per manager awaiting a new steam table. recommended to place thawing tcs food bags under running water in the on-site prep. sink, then transfer food for hot holding. manager reheated bags of tcs to 165 deg f utilizing microwave. corrected Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. 3-501.13 - Core: Thawing
Inspector's notes
observed a large clear plastic tub and a plastic scoop left at the self service front customer beverage/ drink area. asked manager regarding the purpose for the bucket and scoop. manager indicated that these utensils are to fill ice bins at the drive thru consumable ice and the Ice bath station holding cheese and tcs food. suggested to keep equipment facing down in the back dry storage shelves in between use to ensure minimizing contamination from the front self service area. frequency of cleaning and sanitizing for the ice scoop, and the ice bucket reviewed. manager removed and relocated . Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Predefined Comment: In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. 3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Inspector's notes
observed employee drink bottle placed atop the food prep. sink, bottle tipped over. showed manager. recommendedd keeping employee drinks in a designated spot to minimize contamiation. use of lids and straws for employee drink reviewed. manager discarded drink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
2024
Jul 18, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Feb 21, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _ 0Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this 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: A,Signer: Ben-manager on duty
2023
Jul 25, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) _ AGrade and had _ 0Priority, _0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this 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: A,Signer: Lori-manager on duty
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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 →