Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96

2619 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 336141834

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw chicken no date mark in walk-in cooler. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 90f on cookline. Employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in women's restroom. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table in back kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Deborah Wdudley. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small refrigerator in kitchen area the door falls completely off upon opening.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease overtime fryer.

23-03-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable Oder inside walk in cooler.

36-64-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 100ppm of quaternary ammonium. Employee refilled sanitizer bucket retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Inspector emailed to operator paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. By kitchen entrance door **Repeat Violation**

12B-13-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By fryer. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-14-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By chicken batter and fryers area.

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket by chicken batter. Walk in cooler gaskets.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96 on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96.

How does Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96 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 Chicken & Biscuits #96 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #96 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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