Popeyes 12546
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Popeyes 12546 has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Dania Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen area-spray bottle containing multipurpose cleaner, employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Dishwasher area. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
86
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen wearing bracelet while working with food. Employee removed bracelet **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing chicken without a beard guard.
13-04-4
86
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Cook unable to answer cooking temperature for fried chicken when it came out the fryer. Educate cook, emailed cooking temperature flier.
53B-15-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of walk in cooler door has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ladies restroom.
31B-04-4
64
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator delivers food to customers outside the restaurant then return to expo line , box to go orders without washing hands. Manager told operator to wash hands. Operator complied **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation oil residue in cook line. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of walk in cooler door has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink above pies in delfield freezer. Manager removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
67
Apr 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lids covering raw chicken inside walk in cooler soiled with raw chicken juices/ blood. Operator changed lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup on floor inside walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of walk in cooler door has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster
51-13-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
52
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf next to cases of soda syrup boxes and to go bags.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working at fryer wearing watch. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Loose garbage around left side of and behind dumpster enclosure.
33-19-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in sink opposite walk in freezer. Employee turned on running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop standing head down in mop sink.
42-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes 12546 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes 12546 on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes 12546?
Across the inspection record, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes 12546.
How does Popeyes 12546 compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Popeyes 12546 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Popeyes 12546's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes 12546 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes 12546 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 12546 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes 12546 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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