Inspection Report

Business Name
Popeye's

Business Address
1661 N HIGLEY RD GILBERT AZ 85234

Permit Number
FD-74266

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
3/1/2024

Grade
B

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 10

Description: Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and Accessible

Comments:

Priority Foundation-5-202.12 (A), Pf: Handwashing Sinks, Installation; Proper Temperature, Mixing Faucet. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.

Observed hot water supply at all hand sinks, mop sink, and three compartment sink at 67F. Person in charge did not know when this occurred due to the daily checklist no having a hot water temperature check on it. Discussed adding it on to ensure hot water demands are met. Hot water temperatures must be at a minimum of 100F at all hand sinks, and 120F at the 3 compartment sink. ***PIC stated that the tank needed to be reset. Hot water of 87F was observed at the hand sinks and 3 compartment sink after the walk through inspection had been completed.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Violation #: 16

Repeat Violation

Description: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized

Comments:

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

Observed black mold growing under the dispensing portion of the chilled lemonade machine. Discussed cleaning of the machine. PIC stated the machine components are cleaned every 3 days. Discussed cleaning the dispensing portion thoroughly, to prevent mold/bacterial growth.

***REPEAT VIOLATION

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Violation #: 35

Description: Approved Thawing Methods Used

Comments:

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing

Observed bags of chicken thawing on top of the prep sink. PIC stated that the chicken has been sitting out for not very long, and that the employee thawing the chicken had not gotten to running it under cold water yet. Discussed keeping one task at a time when thawing food items, as it needs to be done under refrigeration or cold running water. There was not enough room for all of the chicken in the one prep sink, so the rest of the chicken had to be moved to another sink to thaw under cold running water.

Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.
***A re-inspection will occur by 3/4

Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspection was emailed

On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.
If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:
• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or
• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,
o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)
o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)
o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)
o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)
If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.
https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.

Review Notes: QA - TH,Review Complete: CHECKED,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: B,Signer: Kaley Rivera

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation: Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.