Popeyes 7318
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
78
Score
Popeyes 7318 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Popeyes 7318's latest score is in line with the Fort Myers average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of dust around ceiling air vent closest to drive through area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding inside walk in cooler damaged and missing in places.
36-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield for light bulb above doorway inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on plastic lexan on shelf by ovens.
16-46-4
78
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook's line preparing fried chicken wearing a gold bracelet. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk in freezer missing its protective shield.
38-07-4
86
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
64
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
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. Operator could not locate forms during inspection. Provided Operator with DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room area with water stains.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage in a coffee cup sitting on a bag of flour in chicken prep area. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on counter next to hot holding units. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bus tubs wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin door fall off onto floor when attempting to open lid.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing practices with operator and employee rewashed hands correctly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
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 Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic bus tubs wet nesting on wire rack across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
74
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food for a customer. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well water not running with utensils in the well with food residue. Operator turned on water to sufficient velocity. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper to go trays not inverted above hot holding table. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in plastic container not labeled by drive through window. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes 7318 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes 7318 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes 7318?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes 7318.
How does Popeyes 7318 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Popeyes 7318 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Popeyes 7318's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes 7318 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes 7318 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 7318 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes 7318 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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