Popeye's

8950 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Popeye's has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

Popeye's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Capacity-Quantity and Availability

Inspector notes: Observed substantial delay in hot water supply at the majority of faucets in the establishment. Observed availability of hot water was prolonged when multiple faucets were turned on simultaneously. Observed staff demonstrate hot water availablity was conditioned on having to run the hot water at the mop sink and leave it running for extended time in order to facilitate delivery of hot water to the other sinks in the establishment. Discussed hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food establishment. Re-inspection 01/31/25

5-103.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed unsealed panels around the door frame of the walk-in cooler. Panels were loose from missing screws resulting in cracks and gaps into the door frame/wall around the walk-in door

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a build up of food debris under the storage racks and on the walls of the walk-in cooler. Observed accumulation of food debris along the back wall of the raw chicken prep station, directly above on the metal shelf brackets, the slotted shelves, and on equipment stored on the shelves. Observed a build up of food debris on the handles of the food containers and handles of the reach in cooler on the raw chicken prep line

6-501.12

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Popeye's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Popeye's inspection record improved over time?

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

How often is Popeye's inspected?

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

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