Popeye's

2203 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged six inspections at Popeye's, the earliest from 2024. Popeye's was last inspected on Apr 17, 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.

“Cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Popeye's squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of dust/food debris behind seating area soda dispenser and floor drain at drive through window. Physical facility shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Establishment shall clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dead rat decomposing inside pest control trap on floor next to drive through window. Establishment shall be maintained free of pests. Establishment shall remove dead or trapped creatures promptly to reduce the attraction of insects and development of odors. Person in charge had food employee don gloves and discard pest control trap. Discussed limiting pest attractants

6-501.112

May 28, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed prep cooler next to drive thru window with an ambient temperature at 62°F, per min/max thermometer. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. PIC was instructed to contact technician to repair prep cooler prior to

4-301.11

Jul 10, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Walk in refrigeration unit in the back of the establishment had an ambient temperature measuring between 55-57F. PIC did not have a timeline for how long the unit had been out of temperature. Establishment contacted certified repair technician during time of inspection to perform repairs to the equipment. Establishment will voluntarily discard all out of temperature TCS foods present in the walk-in refrigeration unit during time of inspection (see embargo form). Establishment will only sell product that were in temperature on the line and being hot held. Establishment will voluntarily close after products have been sold. Establishment shall not accept shipments of food until the equipment has been repaired. Reinspection planned for following day, 7/10/2024

4-301.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's?

Across the inspection record, “cooling, heating, and holding capacities-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeye's.

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

Popeye's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 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 three times per year on average.

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