Popeye's

9952 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Popeye's four times, with records going back to 2024. Popeye's was last inspected 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.

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

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Popeye's 90 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In prep area, three boxes of frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. Manager instructed employee to move three boxes of thawing chicken to walk in cooler to continue the thawing process. All foods being thawed from frozen are to be thawed in an approved manner. Foods are to be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process

3-501.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In hot food sides unit, in use utensils stored in room temperature water/ 78*F. Water was turned on in utensils basin. In-use utensils are to be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles are to be stored above the surface of the food

3-304.12

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No single use towels in dispenser at hand sink near the three compartment sink. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In the walk-in cooler, observed cooked rice/60F cooling in a covered container. Per staff, the rice was prepared about two hours prior and was within safe cooling parameters. The lid was loosened to facilitate cooling

3-501.15(B)

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No soap at handwashing sink across from the warewashing sink. No soap was available for the dispenser. Staff to use the handwashing sink a few feet away in the fryer area. The manager indicated that replacement soap has already been ordered and due to be delivered in three days

6-301.11

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 Scottsdale?

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

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.

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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