Popeyes

6000 W Glades Rd #1174C, Boca Raton, FL 33431
American
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Popeyes appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Popeyes was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Popeyes trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee packing sandwich orders grabbed a customer's used cup for a refill with gloved hands then continued with food packaging, reviewed handwashing, and glove usage with employee, employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine lip.
22-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at mop sink.
29-11-4
70
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders; (119F - Hot Holding) at front counter holding unit. Manager discarded and raised temperature on unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands at front counter handwashing sink with no hot water. Water at 80°F
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water has no pressure at hot water at handwashing sink on cook line
27-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in back prep room
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at handwashing sink at front counter at 80°F
27-16-4
55
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
90
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary at o ppm. Manager changed containers and primed to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Manager filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.holes in ceiling where pipes go into ceiling
36-32-5
64
Nov 30, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Popeyes most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Popeyes 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 Popeyes inspected?

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