Popeyes 11942

4958 W State Rd 46, Sanford, FL 32771

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Popeyes 11942 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Sanford restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -insides of microwaves across from managers' desk have an accumulation of grease and food debris

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. -provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. -men's bathroom, operator states repairs have been initiated **Corrective Action Taken**

32-23-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers

36-73-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -base tile missing under silver fire extinguisher

36-24-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handwash sink in prep area -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of breading container soiled

23-03-4

Nov 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter.

29-42-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dumpster area.

51-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.

36-73-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler, prep area.

05-09-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes 11942 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes 11942 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes 11942?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes 11942.

How does Popeyes 11942 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?

Popeyes 11942 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sanford average of 77.

Has Popeyes 11942's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes 11942 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes 11942 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 11942 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes 11942 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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