Popeyes #11579
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
82
Score
Popeyes #11579 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Brooksville average 90, so Popeyes #11579 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near prep area/office area. Operator removed and placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair at handwash sink near drive thru and off cook line near fryers. Hot water faucet handle in need of repairs.
29-08-4
82
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to plumbing being in disrepair causing the water from the base of the sink to leak on the ground. Operator corrected at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in several spots in dining room, above mop sink area, and condensation dripping off certain sections of ceiling tiles in kitchen. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
86
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile in drive thru in disrepair Ceiling tiles above mop sink missing Wall in mop sink area soiled Black mold like substance on ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink Ceiling vents in drive thru area have accumulated dust Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup and water bottle on back prep table across from ice machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler shelves Child high chair seats soiled
23-03-4
86
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in warmer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (118F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (120F - Hot Holding); red beans (118F - Hot Holding); Cajun gravy (122F - Hot Holding); rice (120F - Hot Holding) Operator states food was in warmer cabinet for less than 4 hours. Operator started process of reheating all items in warmer cabinet to 165F to then place items on time as a public health control. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in dining room. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell in disrepair, utensils in standing water 73F **Warning**
10-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in warmer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
70
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee answered personal telephone, walked out rear kitchen door, returned to kitchen then entered walk in cooler with no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with operator
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open Employee water bottles above bag in box soda in dry storage area
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Lower shelf in walk,in freezer damaged, not holding cases of chicken at least 6" from floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler rolling racks soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler near prep area/drive through area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
58
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 19, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen prep area, operator eliminated, cleaned and sanitized area.c
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed, operator will be required to place secondary vacuum breaker on end of splitter with long spray hose.
29-42-4
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Under 3 compartment sink.
29-44-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink fountain
22-02-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Wall under sink in woman's restroom. Rusted metal mounting bracket behind sinks in restrooms
32-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in seating area and vents in kitchen soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets, and walk in freezer doe dislodged
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.floors under equipment soiled and have heavy debris build up under/behind equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles in kitchen area
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. wall panels in seating area bowing and dislodged from wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has burn markings and good debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled, gaskets soiled. Plastic bag protecting outlet behind fryer soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
26
Jan 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer . Truck delivery was yesterday
08B-38-4
95
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues on floors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
95
Sep 15, 2022
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Fifteen Ceiling tile shows are in disrepair. Black substance growing in ceiling tiles in dinning room. . Two Some Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in area of the establishment.In dinning room where ceiling tiles are missing. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.plastic lids stored on the floor by sandwich make station. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - soiled floors under the dinning room soda machine. A Black mold like substance growing on ceiling tiles stored on floor. **Warning**
36-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes #11579 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes #11579 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes #11579?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes #11579.
How does Popeyes #11579 compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Popeyes #11579 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Popeyes #11579's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes #11579 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes #11579 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 #11579 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes #11579 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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