Popeyes #13132

2120 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Popeyes #13132 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Popeyes #13132 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed prep area hand washing sink used as a dump sink.

31A-11-4

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 form to manager. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed opened fries bag next to the prep sink hand washing sink. Employee removed bag . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield inside Walk in cooler.

38-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed gravy bag thawing at room temperature by three compartment sink. Operator started to reheat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

06-01-5

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in standing water, operator open the cold water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed packages of raw chicken thawing in standing water at dump sink. Employee removed packages and placed them inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-09-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at front counter.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter. During the inspection operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (128F - Hot Holding) located at the front line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed out from emailed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from drive thru window: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager added ice to ice bath to reduce temperature, 41F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of completion and date of expiration not recorded.

53B-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles of hot water machines in kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of water stored in hand washing sink in dry s. Manager removed bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water,88F, on prep table across from cook line. Manager removed utensils from water. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf outside of walk-in cooler.

16-46-4

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling/ vent soiled at the preparation area. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink.

10-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop inside the sugar container.

10-01-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes #13132 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes #13132 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes #13132?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes #13132.

How does Popeyes #13132 compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Popeyes #13132 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Popeyes #13132's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes #13132 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes #13132 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 #13132 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes #13132 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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