Popeyes #76

16425 Imperial Valley Ln, Houston, TX 77060

American

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Popeyes #76 has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Popeyes #76's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Routine Inspection (001)

9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot storage. time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food in hot storage not being held at 135°f (57°c) or above. (corrected on site)

20-21.03(c)(02)

Plumbing fixture installation. plumbing fixtures, including compartment type utensil-and-food sinks, hand-washing sinks and mop or utility sinks, not installed to preclude splashes from running down mounting surfaces behind and adjacent to the fixture. acceptable installation methods include a liquid tight seal between fixture and mounting surface, insertion into a precut counter, table or cabinet with a perimeter seal or any other effective method. all materials used shall be safe, smooth, impervious and easily cleanable.

20-21.10(m)

Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.

20-21.11(a)(07)

Hand-washing sink supplies. when disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles not conveniently located near the hand-washing facilities.

20-21.19(c)

Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.

20-21.21(b)

Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be maintained in good repair.

20-21.22(a)

Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.

20-21.23(a)

Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.

20-21.23(g)

Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.

20-53(g)

Dec 29, 2023

Routine Inspection (001)

1 minor violation.

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General. plumbing not sized / installed / maintained according to applicable laws.

20-21.17(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes #76 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes #76 on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Popeyes #76 compare to other restaurants in Houston?

Popeyes #76 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 87.

Has Popeyes #76's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Popeyes #76 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Popeyes #76 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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