Popeyes 13244

7430 E Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610

American

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Popeyes 13244, the earliest from 2022. On Sep 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding), employee put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 compartment sink at 83F, per operator hot water heater is not functioning properly.

27-24-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign provided **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of drink machine near drive thru window soiled with slime. Observed exterior of self service drink machine soiled with slime. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside interior of ice machine near drive thru window

22-20-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves near soda bib area in back of house.

14-05-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food items in reach in freezer below chicken hot box. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on hotel pans on wire shelf near 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of walk in cooler

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed bottom microwave near reach in freezer soiled with food debris

22-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 24, 2024

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container on rollers near fryers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has grease and food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease. Microwave soiled in outside.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of microwave **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes soda syrup on floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jul 21, 2023

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on top table over container of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes 13244 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes 13244 on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes 13244?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes 13244.

How does Popeyes 13244 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Popeyes 13244 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Popeyes 13244's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Popeyes 13244 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Popeyes 13244 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 13244 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes 13244 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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