Popeyes 11525
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
50
Score
Popeyes 11525 appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of hot box next to breading station has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Popeyes 11525's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Wire shelves with bag in box beverages rusted.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of water stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom sink dirty.
32-07-5
Basic - Clean lids stored in soiled food pan with pooling dirty water at bottom. Operator rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans wet nesting on wire shelf. Operator rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on floor behind fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under hand wash sink near fryers.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of hot box next to breading station has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
50
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Flour container lid broken located near fat-fryers.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice machine bin soiled with brown substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
82
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. To go containers of coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); to go containers of Cole slaw (48F - Cold Holding); to go containers of Cole slaw (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Nineteen individual 7oz. portioned coleslaw to-go containers labeled 'L' (Thursday), and one 7oz. portioned coleslaw to-go container labeled 'A' (Wednesday), along with one 16oz. portioned coleslaw to-go container labeled 'L' (Thursday), were stored in the single-door cooler beneath hot-holding shelves containing to-go containers of macaroni and cheese, rice and beans, and mashed potatoes. The inspector, along with the manager, checked the temperature of each container, and the readings ranged between 47°F and 50°F. The manager confirmed that the items were stored in the cooler overnight on 2/06/2024. The interior of the cooler showed significant build-up on the vent.
01B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build of interior vent of single door cooler in front counter area under hot holding shelves.
14-69-4
70
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Bunn coffee filter near both side. Not touching food. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly under box soda 4 flying insects inside back drain of restaurant near chicken cleaning sink. 1 fly near dead roach. 6 total **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table location gravy (107F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (100F - Hot Holding); beans (98F - Hot Holding) Employee took the items to reheat during inspection. rice (178F - Hot Holding) gravy (190F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (195F - Hot Holding); **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Holding cabinet in back soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inside sugar back area.
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under table on floor of dry storage.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drain area soiled back under chicken soaking sink. Management cleaned drain during inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Near drive through window
22-13-5
Basic - Interior of Blodgetti oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Bunn coffee filter near both side. Not touching food.
23-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At front door. Mop sink. Under fire extinguisher
36-03-4
45
May 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies back of house mop sink area. 1 fly near front of house food prep area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Food prep table near management office soiled. Manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front Hand washing sink next to drive through. Hand washing sink soap dispenser broken.
31B-03-4
Basic - 1 Dead roach dry storage floor.
35A-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed under fryers cardboard was soaked with heavy grease.
36-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Unable to provide proof of license.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During inspection observed a cup above fryers. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Under fryers and throughout restaurant. During inspection employee moped.
36-73-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm quaternary now at 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
52
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 30 dead flies along rear wall and window sill of first drive through window area. 12 dead flies in dining room along window sills. Manager removed all dead flies and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: 4 dead flies along window sills in dining room. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 2 dead flies along window sill of first window drive through area, but window is not in operation for the drive through. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and dry goods storage area are soiled with food and grease debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens across from three-compartment sink have built up food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk in cooler is pitted with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen and dry goods storage areas are soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Puffer near 3compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: Proofer interior soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Puffer near 3compartment sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Sagging over three comp sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Sagging over three comp sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Washed and stored not stored properly and wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Washed and stored not stored properly and wet nesting. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on biscuit freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Gaskets on biscuits freeze torn. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Gaskets still torn **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave interiors soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-17: Microwave has black spots on top of interior **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Still soiled **Time Extended**
22-08-4
78
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on proofer near ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in prep area broken, cove molding broken in cooler area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with burnt on food debris in prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
Mar 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 9 live flies in mop sink soda bag in box area, 2 live flies in dry storage area, **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Observed approximately 6 flies at mop sink, 1 fly at front counter, 2 flies near dry stock **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: 4 live flies in flour storage area 5 live flies in mop sink area 9 live flies in soda bag in the box area by the mop sink 5 live flies in dry storage room **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: 1 live roach under prep table by hot box 1 live roach on wall by prep table near hot box 1 live roach behind hot box 15 live roaches on shelving above chicken prep station of cook line 4 live flies in soda bag in the box area 3 live flies in flour storage area 19 live flies in mop sink area 3 live flies in single service/dry storage area 2 live flies under three compartment sink area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Employee speaker on prep table **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on delfeild reach in proofing cabinet torn. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at rear door with light showing under the door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in rear of cook line soiled, floor in dry storage soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in prep area broken, cove molding broken in appall in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with burnt on food debris in prep area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
64
Sep 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly at garbage can at front counter -1 live fly at soda fountain -1 live fly at prep station in kitchen Discussed pest control with operator during time of inspection. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -at cooks line **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bun machine at hand sink has accumulation of food residue -flour container at cooks line has accumulation of grease **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -scrubber in sink at cooks line Operator moved item during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager is unable to access online database **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -ice bucket at ice machine -ice bucket at drive-Thru **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -handbag on shelf with forks served to customers **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at ice machine -at cooks line **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -spoon handle in mayonnaise at prep station next to hand sink **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -bottom oven near dish washing area has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -corners of warmer have accumulation of grease -reach in freezer adjacent of cooks line has accumulation of food residue -sides of reach in freezer adjacent of cooks line have accumulation of food residue -exterior of tea nozzles have accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler with biscuits has accumulation of food residue -walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of food residue **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler adjacent of cooks line has accumulation of food residue **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler adjacent of cooks line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at office has accumulation of dust -wall at soda fountain has accumulation of dust -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -near garbage can at front counter -at soda fountain syrup -in dry storage room **Warning**
36-27-5
32
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes 11525 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes 11525 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes 11525?
Across the inspection record, “interior of hot box next to breading station has accumulation” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Popeyes 11525.
How does Popeyes 11525 compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Popeyes 11525 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Popeyes 11525's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes 11525 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Popeyes 11525 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Popeyes 11525 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes 11525 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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