Popeye's

1661 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Popeye's three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency”, showing up two times.

Popeye's latest score is in line with the Gilbert average of 96. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black microbial growth behind the ice deflector and in the dispenser of the lemonade machine. Please clean to prevent contamination
4-602.11(E)
95
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black microbial growth behind the ice deflector inside of the ice machine. Please clean on a routine basis to prevent contamination
4-602.11(E)
95
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed havarti cheese in fridge. Manager said fridge doesn't work, and isn't designed to be on. The only TCS foods in it were sliced havarti cheese. Manager said they have written policy for the time stamp, and item placed there at 10am, and was still there at 3 pm, 5 hours later. Cheese at 75F. Talked to manager about their policy. Ensure that all TCS foods under time control was not kept on the counter for more than 4 hours
3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed freezer door with frost buildup, leading to door not being able to fully close. Ensure that equipment is repaired as to allow equipment to work as intended. Observed broken large ice machine in the kitchen, using soda machine in the front for ice
4-501.11
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeye's.

How does Popeye's compare to other restaurants in Gilbert?

Popeye's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gilbert average of 96.

Has Popeye's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeye's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.