Popeyes 11844

190 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984

American

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Popeyes 11844 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 80, so Popeyes 11844 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Informed manager for hose line.

29-42-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager provided updated license. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where cracked tile is located.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile in front ice machine.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed. Printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Containers on chicken line heavily soiled. Manager states lids are changed every hour **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Back storage/ dishwash area

36-01-4

May 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice found at 95f in walk in cooler made at 8:58 am found at 11 am. Recommended to rapid chill. Manager placed rice in freezer. Rechecked rice 1 pan found at 46f, second pan at 60f.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice reheating found 95f at 11 am made at 10:31 am. Rechecked rice found at 184f. **Corrected On-Site**

03E-02-5

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.

35A-02-6

High Priority - 1 Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Manager removed on-site. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice found at 95f in walk in cooler made at 8:58 am found at 11 am. Recommended to rapid chill. Manager placed rice in freezer. Rechecked rice 1 pan found at 46f, second pan at 60f.

03D-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food left in sink by batter line. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sanitizer hose on three compartment sink

29-11-4

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets biscuit unit

14-11-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler front coleslaw

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets small reach in cooler front

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes 11844 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes 11844 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes 11844?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes 11844.

How does Popeyes 11844 compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Popeyes 11844 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 80.

Has Popeyes 11844's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes 11844 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes 11844 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 11844 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes 11844 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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