Popstroke
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
90
Score
Popstroke appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils, air-drying required” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 97, which Popstroke's 90 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
(corrected on site)
5-202.12(A)
90
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed menus at the establishment, which are available in two versions: the printed menu version and the digital menu version. The printed menu has the consumer advisories on it for the dishes that are served raw, undercooked or partially cooked (Popstroke cheeseburger, ahi tuna nachos & tuna tartare). The digital version of the menu, which appears to be the main menu in use at the establishment, lacks the consumer advisory for the ahi tuna nachos and tuna tartare dishes. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. A re-inspection will occur within 10 days or no later than June 19th, 2025
3-603.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes that were stored as clean according to the person in charge with food residues and other food scraps still stuck on the surfaces of these dishes. Person in charge returned the dishes in question to the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Discussed with person in charge to review warewashing procedures with dishwashers. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes that were stacked together on the clean dishes rack. Upon separating the dishes water was observed trapped between the dishes. Discussed with person in charge that dishes must be fully air-dried prior to stacking them together. Person in charge separated the wet dishes so that they could fully air-dry. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing
4-901.11
78
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three large metal pans of queso that were hot holding in a hot holding unit according to the person in charge (PIC). The first container of queso had an internal temperature of 167°F as measured using a probe thermometer. The two other bins of queso had an internal temperature of between 115°F - 119°F in the hot holding unit. According to the PIC, those two bins of queso had been in the hot holding unit for about 4 hours. The bins of queso that were out of temperature were embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). Discussed with person in charge to review hot holding temperature with staff. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed some bar gun beverage dispensers that had some black organic growth on the inside of the nozzle and dispenser. Discussed with person in charge to ensure that all soda nozzles are cleaned daily. Nozzles were removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
82
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two large trays of cooked chicken wings that were cooling inside of the walk-in cooler. According to the person in charge, the wings had been cooked and began cooling just over 2 hours from the time of the inspection. An internal temperature of the cooked chicken wings as measured using a probe thermometer showed an internal temperature for the cooked chicken wings ranging from 77°F - 84°F. According to the time the wings began cooling and the current internal temperature, the wings did not cool from 135°F - 70°F within the first 2-hour period. The wings were embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). Discussed with person in charge to utilize wide, flat shallow pans of no more than 3-4 inches depth for cooling wings. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling
3-501.14
86
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several pans stored on the drying rack that were nested with water still inside of them. Person in charge separated the nested pans so they can fully air dry. Prior to nesting the pans, the pans should be fully air-dried to prevent moisture/water from being trapped in-between the nested pans. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing
4-901.11
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popstroke last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popstroke on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popstroke?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils, air-drying required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popstroke.
How does Popstroke compare to other restaurants in Glendale?
Popstroke most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Glendale average of 97.
Has Popstroke's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popstroke have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popstroke means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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