Popeyes 12370
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Popeyes 12370 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Sebring restaurant, which scores around 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
64
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
May 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (178F - Hot Holding); Poultry (134F - Cooking); breast (128F), chicken breasts not reaching temperature in fryer at set times. Operator will check each piece before placing for sale and make sure chicken reaches 165F or hotter. Operator will call maintenance to check fryers. Operator redropped chicken. Operator reset timers two xtra minutes and chicken temped at 178F. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over dish wash area with dust buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with multiple rings boxing foods. Employee removed rings and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator removed soiled dishes back to warewash area. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout missing from floors in water wash area. Floors no longer easily cleanable.
36-12-4
67
Apr 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink growth on drop guard inside ice machine. Manager had employee removed and clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working with open foods with watch and rings with stones. Manager had all employees remove jewelry and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed white flour residue on cleaned dishes at clean dish storage. Manager sent all back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
86
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed cook with long nails touch single service items without gloves.
13-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in walk-in freezer peeling and flaking off.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on condenser in walk-in cooler have dust buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee boxing open foods with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old raw chicken debris in deep grout lines at back prep/ warewash area. Foul odor in this area.
36-73-4
74
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 handout at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed green substance on interior of ice chute at dining area. Manager put on cleaning list for tonight. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in dirty pan at clean dish storage. Operator removed all to dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
82
Aug 25, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice in large pan cooling in walk-in ice under pan temperature of rice at 100F after 2 hours cooling. Advised manager to create valley in rice replenish ice on bottom and place in walk-in freezer to quickly cool to 70 F within 30 minutes. after 30 minutes in freezer food found at 78F manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Manager states her method is to put ice under pan and leave on counter for 2 hours then place in walk-in cooler. No temperature checks.
03D-15-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
74
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes 12370 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes 12370 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes 12370?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes 12370.
How does Popeyes 12370 compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
Popeyes 12370 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sebring average of 74.
Has Popeyes 12370's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes 12370 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Popeyes 12370 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 12370 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes 12370 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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