Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Popeye's Louisiana Chicken last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 9, 2026. The result listed by Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health was “Closed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Feb 20, 2025 to Oct 9, 2026.
Has Popeye's Louisiana Chicken ever been closed by the health department?
The records we hold show 3 closures, most recently on Oct 9, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 9, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official Wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s Notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas:
- Found dead cockroaches of all life stages on the floor in front of the walk in freezer under rolling carts of prepackaged buns.
- Found dead cockroaches of all life stages behind the prep cooler adjacent to the walk in freezer.
- Found a live juvenile cockroach on the floor near the ovens under the type II hood.
- Found numerous live cockroaches of all life stages in the flavor catridge storage area of the Coca Cola Freestyle Machine in the dining area.
- Found a dead cockroach on the electrical panel door.
- Found dead cockroaches behind sensors for the CO2 display readers by the soda fountains syrups.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified: M. Huato
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Rajveer, has been informed that the facility must close immediately.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 9, 2026 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Oct 7, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official Wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s Notes
1. Observed Vermin: Documented in the following areas: Observed one live cockroach on the wall by the batter line.
2. Photographs: Taken for documentation purposes.
3. Supervisor Notified: E. Tobin
4. Notification: The person in charge during inspection, Rajveer, has been informed that the facility must remain closed.
[CA]: The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed.
Requirements Before Reopening:
1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector.
2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Oct 6, 2026
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
1 recorded violation
criticalCode K23Pests
Official Wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s Notes
ONE DEAD COCKROACH FOUND ON FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR HAND WASH SINK.
ONE DEAD COCKROACH NEXT TO FLOOR SINK UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
ONE DEAD COCKROACH ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
NUMEROUS DEAD COCKROACHES INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.
LIVE ADULT COCKROACH INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH EGG SACK ON ABDOMEN.
4-5 LIVE COCKROACHES OF VARYING LIFE STAGES ON THE HINGE OF THE LID OF THE ICE MACHINE.
[CA] FOOD FACILITIES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. REMOVE THE COCKROACHES, CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE COCKROACHES MAY BE ENTERING THE BUILDING. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE COCKROACHES. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. NOTE: ONE RE-INSPECTION WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE, IF ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE SAME ISSUE, THEY WILL BE CHARGED AT $290 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR OR $664/2-HOUR MINIMUM DURING NON-BUSINESS HOURS, AND UPON INSPECTOR AVAILABILITY.
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.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Oct 6, 2026 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
minorCode K36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE DIPPER WELL NOT IN USE WHILE THE SCOOP IS SUBMERGED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. [CA] ENSURE THAT THE DIPPER WELL IS WORKING WHILE USING THE SCOOP.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s Notes
THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS WERE EXPIRED. [CA] PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
FOUND A BROKEN TILE ON THE WALL IN THE BACK ROOM. [CA] REPAIR THE TILE.
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.
FOUND THE MANAGER SERVING FOOD AND NOT WEARING A BEARD COVER NOR HAIR RESTRAINT. [CA] ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES PREPARING, SERVING, OR HANDLING FOOD OR UTENSILS SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS, OR NETS WHICH ARE DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING NON-PREPACKAGED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND UNWRAPPED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL WEAR CLEAN OUTER CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
Pass
9 recorded violations
minorCode K27Other
Official Wording
Food separated and protected
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND A TRAY WITH RAW CHICKEN STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE PICKLES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. [CA] STORE RAW FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN BELOW COOKED OR READY TO EAT FOOD.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND A PIECE OF CLOTHING, CIGARETTE BUTTS, A BROKEN PALLET AND TRASH DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING. [CA] KEEP THIS AREA FREE OF TRASH.
FOUND A JACKET AND A BACK PACK STORED ON THE SHELF NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS. [CA] STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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.
FOUND THE HOT WATER SYSTEM WITH BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AROUND THE BOTTOM. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.
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.
FOUND THE PAPER TOWELS OUTSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER IN THE SECOND HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] PROVIDE THE PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE WALL DISPENSER.
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.
FOUND THE LIDS OF THE TRASH DUMPSTER IN THE BACK WITH THE LIDS OPEN. [CA] KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO DETER VERMIN FROM HARBORAGE.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE HOT WATER SYSTEM WITH A LEAK. [CA] REPAIR THE LEAK.
FOUND THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR UNABLE TO KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. [CA] REPAIR/ADJUST THE REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT CAN KEEP THE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. COS: THE REFRIGERATOR WAS UNPLUGGED. THE MANAGER PLUGGED IT. THE AIR TEMPERATURE NOW READS 37F OK TO USE.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
FOUND WHITE PASTE ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. [CA] REMOVE THE PASTE AND KEEP THE FLOOR CLEAN.
THE FLOORS IN THE BACK AREA HAS TRASH DEBRIS. [CA] CLEAN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING.
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.
MISSING THE HAND WASH SIGNS IN THE RESTROOMS. [CA] PROVIDE THE HAND WASH SIGNS.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
FOUND THE SAUCES AND CHEESE AT 58F STORED IN THE UNDER COUNTER REFRIGERATOR FOR OVER 4 HOURS. FOUND THE SAUCES IN SQUEEZE CONTAINERS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITH A STICKER THAT SAYS IT SHALL BE DISCARDED AFTER 12 HOURS IF KEPT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. SEE VC&D. IF USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, THE FOOD SHOULD BE DISCARDED AFTER 4 HRS OF BEING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NOT 12 HOURS AS INDICATED ON THE STICKER. THE SQUEEZE CONTAINER SAUCES WERE RELOCATED TO THE WORKING REFRIGERATOR AS THE MANAGER STATED THEY WERE MADE 2 HOURS AGO.
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.