Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Sep 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice cubes in handwash sink at front service area. Discarded with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handle, reach-in cooler door handle in front of office and scoop handle at fry flour bin. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back kitchen and storage area. Employee cleaned and mopped floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On walk-in freezer floor.
14-69-4
78
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 4 live flies at cook line area. 1 live fly at dining area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler handles at cook line. Exterior of the coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Under chicken prep table. Operator dumped and replace sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
70
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under dry storage shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Observed 1 live roach in electrical socket along wall in back prep area adjacent to 3-compartment sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (122F - Hot Holding) Observed manager discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under dry storage shelf **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving missing and broken along walls throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along walk-in freezer pipe under fan **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up along fryers, shelves on service line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood under service line table **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table corrected -observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
58
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Yellow bucket blocking employee hand wash sink in back kitchen area, corrected, manager removed bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in mens bathroom, corrected, manager , replaced , paper towels in bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup at threshold to walk in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bulk containers with flour dust . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bike stored next to soda boxes in dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout missing in several areas of kitchen floor holding water .
36-17-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97 on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97.
How does Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97 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 #97 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #97 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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