Popeyes 11894
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Popeyes 11894 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee personal items stored”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Sun City Center facility scores 64, putting Popeyes 11894 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with napkin then began to prep food without washing hands again.
12A-25-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Exterior of soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
May 19, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly next to walk in freezer 1 fly next to reach in cooler 2 flies under handwash sink 2 flies near soda boxes 1 fly near mop sink 1 fly in dry storage Operator removed all flies and sanitized all areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on soda box and shoes on shelf under microwave. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
67
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Speaker in handwash sink across from 3 Compartment Sink, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open cup.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on soda box and employee bags on single service items in dry storage. Employee removed bag at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair near fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
70
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on box of shortening, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler next to steam table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on box of shortening. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink next to fryers.
29-20-5
67
May 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in lobby. 1 live fly at mop sink.
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above chicken prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on soda boxes. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair near fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave across from office. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service soda machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch there face and continued prepping food.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pick up garbage off the floor and changed glove without washing hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided employee training for one employee.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buns on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
45
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken batter mix 46 F, operator placed more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice and soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Box of plastic containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on soda box, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on soda boxes. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to fryers.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on plastic containers next to 3 Compartment Sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. operator closed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools stored on soda boxes.
42-03-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes 11894 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes 11894 on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes 11894?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Popeyes 11894.
How does Popeyes 11894 compare to other restaurants in Sun City Center?
Popeyes 11894 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sun City Center average of 64.
Has Popeyes 11894's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes 11894 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes 11894 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Popeyes 11894 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes 11894 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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