Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 12 violations.
“Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Naranja average 65, so Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55 trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached operator during inspection.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken filets not time marked on hot holding unit at sandwich station, operator discarded during inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked chicken filets not time marked on hot holding unit at sandwich station, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal food items stored on top of microwave, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout establishment.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior located next to hot water dispensers.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at sandwich station.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler. Also observed soiled interior of reach in freezer at breaded station.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by 3 compartment sink area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white bin container with flour not identified with common name at breaded station.
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of white bin rice container. Operator moved scoop to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
41
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator changing gloves without washing their hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and not changing gloves as needed.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed across biscuits oven.
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in cooler handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on rack with to go supplies next to ice machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean metal containers next to 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by walk in freezer door entrance.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed ton at front counter next, employee removed ton to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on biscuits reach in cooler, also on reach in freezer next to breaded station.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior biscuits reach in cooler. Also observed mold-like substance on reach in cooler interior at sandwich assembly area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at breaded station.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
32
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (127F - Hot Holding) at sandwich station as per operator approximately 45 min, operator discarded chicken during inspection. Also observed fries (98F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator discarded fries .Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under fryers at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on breading station.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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. Provided form during inspection. Manager printed out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed one of the toilets removed from ladies bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under fryers.
36-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed 3 compartment sink soiled wall.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Dec 8, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (125F - Hot Holding) manager discarded during inspection.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Manager discarded and replaced with a new solution during inspection.Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared sauces not date marked inside walk in cooler. As per manager sauce was prepared the day before. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled toasters bread in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Manager discarded and replaced with a new solution during inspection.Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Still observed toilet removed and no replaced in woman's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the entrance of the walk-in freezer l
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bread crumbs container stored on floor in preparation area. Employee moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
45
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per manager rice was there less than 2 hours. Manager put in ice bath during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed toilet removed from women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floors in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed some ice buildup on top of food boxes.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour containers at the breaded station. Employee removed during inspection.
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in plastic containers stored in rack next to 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55?
Across the inspection record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55.
How does Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55 compare to other restaurants in Naranja?
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Naranja average of 65.
Has Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55 have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55 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 Chicken & Biscuits #55 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #55 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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