Popeye's
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
Popeye's, located at 457 W Broadway Rd in Tempe, AZ, had a moderate risk inspection on April 1, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 67, with two critical and two minor violations noted. Historically, Popeye's has maintained mostly low-risk inspection scores across five recorded inspections.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
82
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present at time of inspection. A CFPM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFPM prior to next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bags gravy, frijoles and mac and cheese in the thermalizer holding at 80*F with the unit turned off. Per person in charge (PIC) the bags were placed in the unit more than 2 hours prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC commercially processed TCS food items must be rapidly reheated to 135°F within 2 hours prior to hot holding. All TCS foods improperly reheated were embargoed and discarded by PIC
3-403.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils for hot holding gravy, mac and cheese and frijoles in 80*F water. Discussed with PIC in-use utensils must 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 must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection
3-304.12
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at mopsink by the back door a faucet with an AVB and hose with a sprayer attached at time of inspection and not in use. Discussed with PIC the sprayer shall be detached between usage as the AVB shall not be held under constant pressure. PIC removed the sprayer at time of inspection
5-202.13
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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