Popeye's #171
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Popeye's #171 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Map sync has a splitter with no backflow protection device. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels not dispensing from paper towel dispenser. Manager replaced batteries to paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop, sitting in mop, sink, preventing proper air drying.
42-01-4
74
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink with no back flow protection device.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly inside ice machine. Manager started removing ice for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine has a a fly inside it. Employees started removing ice from ice machine for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath food preparation sink in back kitchen area.
29-11-4
64
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cell phone stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin underneath food preparation table in back kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water dripping from ceiling in lobby area of restaurant.
29-11-4
86
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a large container of cooked rice (cooked at 11pm yesterday, 39-49F at 10:50am - Cooling) in walk-in cooler more than 6 hours.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed a large container of cooked rice (cooked at 11pm yesterday, 39-49F at 10:50am - Cooling) more than 6 hours stored deeper than 4 inches and covered in walk-in cooler.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes in handwash sink at drive thru station. Discussed with manager about handwash sink is for handwash only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off due to leaking faucet in handwash sink at prep area in kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 microwaves by office desk in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at prep area in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over reach-in cooler and hot box by office desk in kitchen.
35B-02-4
45
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser on front line soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Manager refilled bucket retested at 200ppm of quaternary ammonia. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
74
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
82
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in front of walk in cooler not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's #171 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's #171 on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's #171?
Across the inspection record, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeye's #171.
How does Popeye's #171 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Popeye's #171 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Popeye's #171's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's #171 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeye's #171 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 Popeye's #171 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's #171 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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