Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “paper towel dispenser”, which has been cited four times.
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93's latest score is in line with the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
78
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. When running water in three-compartments sink, Observed wastewater overflow on floor under three-compartments sink, employees walked through the water to get access to mop sink, walk-in cooler, rethermalizer and three-compartments sink. **Warning**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. handwash sink at drive thru. Operator fixed the dispenser at time of inspection. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in three-compartment sink. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1 Flour bin. At cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three-compartments sink and mop sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
47
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand washing sink located near office. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser near reach in cooler for sandwich station unable to dispense paper towels - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin on drive thru window with mold-like substance in the interior. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans stacked on floor tier shelf near soda bib area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken tiles through back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of drink machine near drive thru window and self service station that houses soda nozzles soiled with slime debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
50
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly near back door, employees actively training to eliminate.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding), prepped at 9:30am, 1st temp at 11:15am, employee placed items on ice for rapid cooling. 2nd temp at 12:15pm cut leafy greens 51F, sliced cheese 48F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser near reach in cooler for sandwich station unable to dispense paper towels
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and shredded lettuce inside of walk in cooler not date marked. Employee added date marking **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand washing sink located near office.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin on drive thru window with mold-like substance in the interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on table next to frozen drink machine, employee removed. **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 employee bag on top of sugar in dry storage area with single service items. Employee moved bag **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans stacked on floor tier shelf near soda bib area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler near back door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler near back door.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken tiles through back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil in filet flour not stored with handle above the tops of the time\temperature control for safety food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with copy of choking poster, sign posted near office. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of drink machine near drive thru window and self service station that houses soda nozzles soiled with slime debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups stored in the floor in single service dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in bucket near wet mop sink, employee hung up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
25
Mar 24, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The backplate of the soda dispenser in the dining area is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in-cooler gaskets front kitchen area
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top shelf near drive in window in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food stored on shelves holding packages of condiments near drive in window.
35B-02-4
Basic - Water leaking faucet. At hand sink near office and service window
29-11-4
67
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies near back door and around fryers.
35A-02-6
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup and food debris in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near microwaves **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container on rollers near fryers not labeled.
02D-01-5
67
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Metal plate on self serve soda dispenser soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap properly.
31B-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap on side that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-cooler and throughout kitchen front and back
36-73-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93?
Across the inspection record, “paper towel dispenser” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93.
How does Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93 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 Chicken & Biscuits #93 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #93 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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