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Quick Answers
When was Popeye's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 29, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Jul 3, 2025 to Jun 29, 2026.
Has Popeye's Chicken ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 3, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Routine Inspection
Jun 29, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
minorCode K44Pests
Official Wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Observed chicken tenders hot holding in a container at 122F; per PIC chicken was cooked 15 mins before inspection.
[CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.
[COS] PIC decided to discard chicken.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Paper towel dispenser was empty at front hand sink upon arrival.
[CA] Single-use sanitary towels shall be provided in dispensers; heated-air hand drying device may be substituted for single-use towels.
[COS] dispenser was stocked with single use paper towels during inspection.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Accumulation of food residue and grease observed on floor throughout kitchen, specifically near the cook-line, chicken batter station, ware washing area and inside the walk-in cooler.
[CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.