Popeye's

20272 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Popeye's has been inspected five times since 2024. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to the broader Glendale restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Drain line to ice maker disconnected and in disrepair

5-205.15(B)

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Mechanical ventilation inadequate or absent

Inspector notes: Strong odor coming from restrooms. Both men's and women's restrooms ventilation is not functioning. Instructed person in charge to have ventilation repaired

6-304.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Walk in back wall has come loose and exposed gap. Tile cracked surrounding floor drain in back three compartment sink room. Instructed person in charge to repair

6-501.11

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Half full tub of rice placed in cooler at 10:17 as per date/time tag and person in charge. 2:00 pm -Product is cooling covered at 89 degrees F. Person in charge uncovered, 2:30 pm - Product is 83 degrees F. Instructed person in charge to reheat or discard. As per person in charge she will discard product. Reviewed proper cooling times, temperatures and how to check thermometer calibration using ice water at 32 degrees F. Provided cooling guidelines information packet

3-501.15(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Dining room floor sink has garbage and black organic material on surfaces, behind and under soda fountain have debris on the floor, white fluffy material is peeling off light fixtures/ceiling tiles creating strings hanging. Instructed person in charge to clean all areas

6-501.12

Covering Receptacles

Inspector notes: Dumpter is missing lids, provide

5-501.113

Oct 14, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Inspector notes: One of two instant hot water heaters is not functioning. As per person in charge he is aware that water heater is not functioning. Maximum temperatures reached at mop sink is 103 degrees, three compartment sink 100 degrees and handsinks throughout kitchen 85 degrees. Hot water capacity has been limited due to only 1 of 2 instant water heaters functioning. Instructed person in charge to have water heater replaced/maintained so as to provide a minimum of 110 degrees for warewashing and 100 degrees for handsinks at all times of operation. Instructed person in charge to correct within 9 days 10/11/24

5-103.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Popeye's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Popeye's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's have averaged around two violations 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.

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