What is Popeyes's health inspection score?

Popeyes has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Popeyes last inspected?

Popeyes was last inspected on March 1, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeyes have?

Popeyes has 36 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeyes safe to eat at?

Popeyes has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Popeyes serve?

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

Official Health Record

Popeyes

Name: Popeyes
Address: 4700 ROSS AVE, Dallas, 75204
Rating: 73

4700 ROSS AVE, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/1/2023

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Chicken•Uptown

Ranked #347 of 747 in UptownBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Mar 1, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

38 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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.

Location

4700 ROSS AVE, Dallas, TX 75204

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

May 2021

1 inspections

5 basic

May

Jul 2021

1 inspections

Jan 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Jan

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Mar 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 95

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
Remove cardboard from under fryer
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix small leak at 3CS

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Fix leak at 3CS and clogged hand sink
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-3*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
Fix thermometer on prep station
DAL-4*43 Ventilation hood systems, adequacy−2
Fix vent hood

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 22

Routine InspectionScore: 94

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Fix leak at 3CS
DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
Pump grease trap every 90 days and keep record on site

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 21

Routine InspectionCleanScore: 100

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 93

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-3*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
flies
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee eating in food service area and beverages on prep table.
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair warping FRP wall in prep area. Patch holes in wall.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 97

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
rice-122 degrees F;

Base deductions−5 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 82

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*09 Cooked ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparatio−5
DAL-8*10 Sanitization after Cleaning−5
DAL-9*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean storage shelves and dirty walls. Remove ice buildup in freezer.
DAL-4*43 Light - 10 foot : Walk-in, Dry storage−2
DAL-5*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
fruit flies
DAL-6*32 Equipment and Utensils Durability and Strength−2
Do not line floor with cardboard.
DAL-7*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2

Base deductions−27 pts

Oct 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SPICY TENDER 51 DEGREE F

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DESIGNATE AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS
DAL-3*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
HANDLE IN ICE AT ICE MACHINE
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 19

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med5 Basic

8 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
Hot < 110F within 20 seconds
DAL-4*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
f. chicken 124.7F, chicken tenders 108.2F
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
clean (RIC and ice machine)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
provide hair restraints
DAL-3*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
Provide vomiting and diarrhea clean up policy (warning)
DAL-5*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
certify all staff
DAL-6*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
clean lights
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean floors ( behind and under equipment ), wall by 3 comp sink and remove dust from ceiling in prep area

Base deductions−25 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

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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