Popeyes #12455
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Popeyes #12455 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Virginia Gardens restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle inside rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed protein drink inside of the biscuit reach in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind kitchen equipments
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans.
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at the prep sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
70
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (79F - Hot Holding) at steamed table located at the pack line. Employee voluntarily discarded fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed handwashing sink located next to drive through sink removed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided manager copy of Big 6 poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink located next to drive thru sink removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal phone stored on top of flour bin at cook line. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working in pack line with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwave located in front of biscuits oven top interior has accumulation of black substance. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler located at cook line under hot holding warmer soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
45
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by chicken prep area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets by cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking under prep sink by three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under prep tables close by back door.
36-22-4
61
Apr 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink by back door.
31B-04-4
78
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave on shelf in back kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under and around three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in freezer by chicken prep area in kitchen.
22-16-4
61
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes #12455 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes #12455 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes #12455?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes #12455.
How does Popeyes #12455 compare to other restaurants in Virginia Gardens?
Popeyes #12455 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Virginia Gardens average of 71.
Has Popeyes #12455's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes #12455 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes #12455 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 #12455 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes #12455 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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