Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit

78 W Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404

American

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Riviera Beach sits at 83, putting Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Feb 19, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 8 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around food preparation area(s) landing on prep table(s)/food contact surfaces/equipment and closed containers of food. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Approximately 6 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around cook line landing on equipment, utensils, trashcan. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects. **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-7

Feb 18, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jan 31, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cookline; Employee handled raw chicken then handled clean utensils without removing gloves and washing hands. Advised operator, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Steam Table; Macaroni and cheese (133F - Hot Holding); red beans and rice (121F - Hot Holding) Per operator both items held at steam table for less than an hour Advised to reheat to 165+F. Operator reheated both items to 165+F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

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. Email poster

11-27-4

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. At front line, boneless chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper hot holding parameters. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen, bag of sugar stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - harvarti (41F-60F) overfilled container under 4 hours - operator split and moved to cooler. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing pad in sandwich station hand sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Aug 16, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 26, 2022

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. At prep area steam table; dipper well insufficient velocity to flush food particles. Operator increased velocity. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; splitter added, hose attached no vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Intermediate - At mop sink; Spray bottle containing soap cleaner (toxic substance) not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At prep area/cook line reach in cooler; build up of food debris/soil residue on door handle. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At prep area/cook line flour container; scoop not stored with handle above top of food. Operator removed handle from food. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit.

How does Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit compare to other restaurants in Riviera Beach?

Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Riviera Beach average of 83.

Has Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit 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 Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's Chicken & Biscuit is inspected around three times per year on average.

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