Popeyes 12545
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
43
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Popeyes 12545 stretching back to 2022. Popeyes 12545 was last inspected on Oct 20, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee return to line to handle food and put on gloves. Stopped employee and discussed handwashing. Employee returned to sink, washed hands, and then gloved for work. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan stored inside hand wash sink at frying station
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has had a malfunction with their EcoLab dispenser. Advised manager to obtain a secondary method until repaired. Manager sent employee away to purchase bleach. Manager set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer. Tested at 50 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handle soiled to walk-in cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2-1-25
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with manager utilizing hair nets or hats for employees
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Equipment not being properly air dried before storage .
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dry storage room.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris underneath the cookline
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled in side prep area next to ice machine not operating
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided poster to manager via email
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on food containers in dish pit.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloths around establishment utilize QAC sanitizer. EcoLab dispenser is broken and establishment does not have chemical solution. Each sani bucket tested at 0ppm
21-08-4
43
May 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door with gap observed on the lower left corner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
May 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 8 live flies observed inside near the back door 1 live fly in dry storage room 1 live fly at front office. Last pest control was done 4/29 **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal Cambro with water and sponge stored in hand sink. Employee removed from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken in front of three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door with gap observed on the lower left corner. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled at three compartment sink, prep area by ice machine. Inside both walk coolers. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken breading stored on floor in dry storage area. Frozen chicken breasts stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking equipment exteriors soiled with old grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water observed from overflowing hot water burner. Standing water observed at three compartment sink area on floor. **Warning**
29-19-4
58
Dec 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler in prep area a. sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth, and date of completion of training.
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with dust near ice machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler door in prep area.
23-03-4
70
Apr 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machine not inverted for protection. Employee stored correctly. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
33-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door ovens on prep side of kitchen have built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In ware washing area and food prep area.
36-22-4
78
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near fyers **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker and cell phone on prep table near ovens
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under steamers. Under hand wash sink near dish pit
36-22-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Most of the dishes in the dish pit on the clean dish racks
16-48-4
67
Aug 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled phone with gloves on did not remove gloves to wash hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On kitchen line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens and microwaves soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signs in either men's or women's restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling soiled food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water leaking from ceiling vents landing on floor and drain board of three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
58
Dec 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salt container soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several employees. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cleaned up by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle of door, started cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Near mop sink. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer and walk in freezer doors have ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ceiling soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage racks soiled, started cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
61
Oct 27, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 2022-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish area has no soap available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Was replaced with hand sanitizer, not soap. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cracked cove molding in walk in cooler and on wall across from hand wash sink in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler next to front counter torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.joint missing the end strip **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface In dish wash area.eco lab wall unit leaking terribly **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-26: Standing water still observed in dish area and not draining properly. Eco lab sanitizer machine still leaking badly. Manager stated he contacted regional manager regarding plumbing issue. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: manager stated eco lab is coming to repair excessive leak. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
67
Oct 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Sep 17, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salt bin soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in all reach in and walk in coolers soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stickers still present on containers on clean dish storage rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-17: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes 12545 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes 12545 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes 12545?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes 12545.
How does Popeyes 12545 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Popeyes 12545 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Popeyes 12545's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popeyes 12545 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Popeyes 12545 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 12545 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes 12545 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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