Popeyes 11576
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Popeyes 11576 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in cooler” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lakeland restaurant scores 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dishwasher area.
36-36-4
95
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500 ppm. Solution was replaced. 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48F inside the walk in cooler. The door wasn't closing properly due the top latch not catching properly. The latch was fixed and the temperature started to decrease. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2025 is posted. February 1, 2026 was printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
70
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the walk in cooler. The soap was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking and eating on the assembly line. The drink and food was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dirt/debris build up on the floor under the beverage syrup rack. Floor behind the fryers. Wall under the left drain board has a black mold-like substance buildup under the left side. Stainless wall behind the fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. French fries , biscuits m chicken tenders inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pans of chicken thawing in standing water in the pan inside the walk in cooler.
06-01-5
74
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes126 F Rice 117F Inside the hot holding cabinet across from the chicken sandwich station. The manager increase the temperature setting and added more hot water to the holding cabinet. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024. License was updated during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the single prep sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can near the hand washing sink near the chicken sandwich station. The manager placed a trash receptacle near the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
33-06-4
64
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy by email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near the mop sink and above the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
78
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Apr 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in cooler and freezer
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout dish, storage and cook line.
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on and around condenser and around door frame.
14-69-4
78
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles under-fryer missing **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and dry storage and food prep areas and causing grout to erode and have standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
86
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating after issuance of an Emergency Order of Suspension of license. Establishment is currently under day suspension from the 25th through the 27th. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Emergency Order of Suspension of license. Establishment is currently under day suspension from the 25th through the 27th. Has been moved to August 1st and 2nd. **Time Extended**
50-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in dry storage by soda bibbs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in dry storage by soda bibbs. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and standing water **Time Extended**
36-11-4
74
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on plexiglass at front counter Observed 6 live flies on wall by front door. Observed 4 live flies in-dining room Observed 1 live fly on to go box. Ovbserved 1 by mop sink Observed 1 on wall behind chicken prep line. Observed 2 live flies on strainer in back storage. Observed 2 live flies on boxes of towels in storage Observed 3 live flies flying in dry storage Observed 2 live flies under prep sink. Manager eradicated all but 1 in dining area and cleaned and sanitized all areas **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Observed 1 live fly behind trash can. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area . Observed 1 fly under chicken prep area. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 live fly in dry storage. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken by soda bibs in back storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryer station and in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grot and standing water throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes 11576 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes 11576 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes 11576?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in cooler” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes 11576.
How does Popeyes 11576 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Popeyes 11576 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Popeyes 11576's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes 11576 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes 11576 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Popeyes 11576 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes 11576 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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