What is Popeye's's health inspection score?

Popeye's has a SafeDine safety score of 62 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Popeye's last inspected?

Popeye's was last inspected on January 12, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeye's have?

Popeye's has 39 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeye's safe to eat at?

Popeye's has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Popeye's serve?

Popeye's serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Popeye's

Name: Popeye's
Address: 6502 LEMMON AVE, Dallas, 75209
Rating: 62

6502 LEMMON AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/12/2024

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Chicken•Love Field

Ranked #160 of 396 in Love FieldBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 12, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Dec 2019

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jul 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Dec 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
Invert single service articles
DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
detail clean the floors inside the kitchen
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair back hand sink ( part ordered)
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
all food handlers must obtain food handler training certificates

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed hand sink faucet outlet leaking a lot of water and leak on utility sink faucet sprayer

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Maintain floors clean throughout operations

Base deductions−7 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
10-14-22

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
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DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean and sweep floors throughout establishment
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair small leaks @ mop sink and prep sink faucet

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 89

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Clean inside top of microwave and inside RIC next to hot hold station
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Repair leak at handsink (faucet) & prep sink

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*37 Storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
frozen water observed on chicken package in RIF
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
general clean & sweep around kitchen & dry storage area
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed leak on ceiling in women's restroom

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 90

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Observed dirty ice dispenser at soda machine. Observed dirty shelving above breading station.
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Observed three leaking faucets. Repair immediately.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
RFSM not registered with the City of Dallas. Call 214-670-8083 for info.
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Observed dirty floor throughout kitchen.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed broken door at women's restroom ad broken handsink.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Provide Grease Trap records

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
Observed thermometer missing from RIC
DAL-2*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
Observed fast-leaking faucets

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed chemical spray bottle w/ no label

Base deductions−5 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Observed spray bottle with no label

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Observed plastic bags used to tie shelves
DAL-3*34 Insect control devices-not over food/food prep−2
Observed insect device over drink station
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed hole in ceiling tile

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 92

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
Obtain RFSM - Register with City
DAL-2*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
Observed gap at back door.
DAL-3*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve−2
Observed sanitizer bucket under leak
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
Observed knife left in WIC
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Observed standing water in WIC floor
DAL-6*44 Soiled receptacles and waste handling units cleaned−2
Observed grease and food buildup around dumpster opening.
DAL-7*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Observed displaced ceiling tiles, leak in ceiling, leak at prep sink.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−4 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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