Popeye's

5329 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Going back to 2024, Popeye's has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

By comparison, the average Mesa facility scores 95, putting Popeye's on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed back hand sink by the walkin door was blocked by 2 containers/equipment stored inside the basin. Manager removed the items. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and acessible at all times

5-205.11

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with gloves adding raw chicken to the fryers, then touched clean numbers for ready to eat chicken in hot hold areas before they washed their hands. Observed another employee with clean hands touch the same object. Talked to manager about handwashing policy and clean vs dirty surfaces in the facility. Ensure that hand washing occurs going from dirty to clean tasks in the facility

2-301.14

Cross connection present or not corrected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Osesrved a shut off valve (spray end nozzle) attached to hose, attached to a mop sink with an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Talked to manager about plumbing policy and removed the hose

5-205.12(A)

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee use register in front ring up a customer, don gloves and proceed to prepare food. Discussed washing hands whenever tasks are changed and had employee wash her hands

2-301.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Popeye's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

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.

How often is Popeye's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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