Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits

3051 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
American
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor area(s) covered with standing water”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Pompano Beach restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic tube attached to and inside hand wash sink at back kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout establishment including walk in cooler. Operator began cleaning process. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away at cook line. Operator re ran water to drain food particles properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-03-4
Basic - Observed women's Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
78
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mild fried chicken (122-132F - Hot Holding) chicken filet (133F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee re fried chicken. Rechecked 185F,195F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese (47-57F - Cold Holding) in over stack plastic container in double pan not in contact with ice. Removed from walk-in cooler and placed at station. Held out of temperature less than four hours. Not portion or prepared today.Operator placed ice in container and removed some excess cheese slices. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing togo orders.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of three compartment sink area. Employee mop area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
67
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.-at dish wash area and in walk in freezer.
36-06-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior to biscuit cooler unclean.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer exterior walls unclean.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits.

How does Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits 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 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 inspected?

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