Popeyes 12102
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
33
Score
Going back to 2022, Popeyes 12102 has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 16 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Popeyes 12102 trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: tray with Coleslaw portions at 46-51F. Reach in unit has ice build up on back wall and an ambient temperature of 50F, slaw in unit maker than 4 hours. Stop sale issued on 33 portions of slaw.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: tray with Coleslaw portions at 46-51F. Reach in unit has ice build up on back wall and an ambient temperature of 50F, slaw in unit for more than 4 hours. Stop sale issued on 33 portions of slaw. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose connection side of splitter.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of two microwaves soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Missing in two microwaves. **Repeat Violation**
14-04-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler at front counter has ice build up on back wall and an ambient temperature of 50F.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket is torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Large amount of grease on floor under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tender seasoning container in raw chicken prep area soiled with food debris. Exterior of walk in cooler door and handle soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open upon arrival, smoke throughout kitchen and flies in kitchen area. Door was closed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Top pan of biscuits in walk in freezer not covered. Employee placed liner on top of pan of biscuits. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
33
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Microwave in prep area.
14-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Heavy dust on vents in back room.
36-34-5
86
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee entered kitchen from restroom, touched computer, pants, and hair then placed pepper in bag without washing hands. Stopped by inspector, pepper was discarded and employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Female employee picked up trash from floor, discarded in trash, touched pants then put on gloves and prepared sandwich without washing hands. Female employee sneezed into arm then touched shirt and continued to add barbecue sauce to container. **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Unable to access. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
78
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 24 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. Female employee touched hair to put on hair net then continued to make drink without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee entered kitchen from restroom, touched computer, pants, and hair then placed pepper in bag without washing hands. Stopped by inspector, pepper was discarded and employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Female employee entered kitchen front restroom then began preparing food without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Female employee entered kitchen from restroom, touched several soiled surfaces including hair, pants, computer screen then placed pepper in bag. Stopped by inspector, pepper discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boneless chicken 122F-124F in hot case. Employees not aware of how long item had been in hot case. No timers were set. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boneless chicken 122F-124F in hot case. Employees not aware of how long item had been in hot case. No timers were set. Stop sale issued.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at sink with no device on hose connection side. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Establishment does not cary chlorine, did not provide written procedures.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of two microwaves soiled wth food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. In two units in kitchen area.
14-04-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Up to six employees on site during inspection with no CFM on site.
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Discarded gloves on top of bag of flour in kitchen area.
25-30-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee with facial hair placing chicken in boxes has no hair restraint or beard guard. Manager made employee put on both. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door near mop sink has gap at bottom
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Areas of standing water between tiles on floor in front of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, case of mac and cheese on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door soiled with food debris. Top of pans soiled with food debris. Cabinets under fountain machine in dining area sticky. Hood filters soiled with grease. Roll cart in walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels and old food stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dish shelf, pans with old labels and pans with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Two lids on dumpster open.
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. Soiled hot pad on top of oil in breading station and on top of bag in a box soda in warewash area.
42-03-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler under chicken cabinet. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
12
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spic and span bottle stored above napkins.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
29-42-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Old label on cole slawprepared today with previous days date
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following item and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: rice (47F - Cold Holding) Rice was prepared the day before and kept in the walk-in-cooler overnight. Walk-in-freezer Ambient Temperature 36F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following item and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: rice (47F - Cold Holding) Rice was prepared the day before and kept in the walk-in-cooler overnight. Walk-in-freezer Ambient Temperature 36F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for three-compartment sink
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by boxes and a jacket in hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler Ambient Temperature 46F
14-74-7
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on back door alarm
14-71-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on soft drink box syrup. Employee removed
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt stored in reach in cooler above biscuits and not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on cook on cookline.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cookline, and in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on reach in freezer floor **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-cooler handles soiled with grease. Time plates soiled with grease
23-03-4
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. Soiled pot holder on top of case of mashed potatoes.
42-03-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused reach in make table near drive thru window.
33-31-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak in walk-in-cooler and reach in cooler by Manager desk
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed (Flour) from original container not labelled with name of contents.
02D-01-5
18
Apr 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in walk-in-cooler above batter used for Chicken .
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in walk-in-cooler and by mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor of walk-in-freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water.
42-01-4
82
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cashier handle touch screen for orders, take a credit card for payment, then take two take out single service trays and touch the inside of the take out trays then handle tongs to select Chicken and put in the take out trays. Cashier did not wash hands or put on gloves before touching take out trays or handling tongs. Discussed with manager
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple bottles of restroom cleaner solution stored on wire rack above the 1/2 gallon beverage bags.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of good and grease at the top of the toaster where bread is placed.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near the mop sink in the back of the kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor in kitchen soiled with food, batter and water **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen Chicken stored on floor in walk-in-freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potato scoops stored in standing water at 79F
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine in the dining area. Observed the exterior of the kitchen equipment soiled with grease on the handles and on the entire equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open in caged area
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in wringing device. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container between the drive thru window and prep area.
12B-02-4
45
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
86
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walls and equipment with accumulation of oil near fryer
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at self serve station in dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry.
42-01-4
86
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two containers of cole slaw at 50F and 51F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw at front reachin cooler 50F and 51F. Slaw in reachin cooler with ambient temperature of 54F since Monday. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee had hands in pocket then set up single-service chicken box without first washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies in chicken prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reachin cooler interior soiled. Bottom of reachin freezer in chicken prep area soiled. Frozen drink machine has mold-like substance around hoppers. Dining area soda machine nozzles have mold-like buildup. Dining area tea nozzles have mold-like buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket torn on reachin make table near hand sink. Reachin cooler at front counter has ice buildup; ambient 54F. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lip above ice on main ice machine soiled. Gaskets of reachin make table soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes 12102 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes 12102 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes 12102?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Popeyes 12102.
How does Popeyes 12102 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Popeyes 12102 most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Popeyes 12102's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes 12102 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Popeyes 12102 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Popeyes 12102 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes 12102 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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