Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
67
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in Cooler; raw chicken (58F - Cold Holding) Per operator was held in cooler for approximately two hours Per operator item was thawed and removed from cooler to be used but then was brought back to cooler. Operator moved to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors throughout establishment contain debris
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter soiled with dirt or dust
23-03-4
78
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area; Bottle containing chemical on shelf with single use utensils Discussed with operator who removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Warmer; chicken tender (125F - Hot Holding) Per operator held for less than 30 minutes Discussed with operator Operator moved to reheat to 165+F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At Triple sink; Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm) Discussed with operator who fixed to quaternary 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for some employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At dry storage area; Bag containing sauce on the floor Discussed with operator who removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
55
Apr 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of Raw fish stored over bags of French fries in upright freezer. Explained and emailed proper storage chart. Employee rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of the splitter at mop sink. ( installed before the splitter. Move to one side of the splitter ( hose hooked up )
29-34-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. One floor tile missing by upright freezer. Resulting in standing water.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing throughout the establishment. Resulting in standing water in between tiles.
36-12-4
67
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 47° in sandwiche station being held 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded cheese . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 47° in sandwiche station being held 4 hours .
01B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at drive through.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in Floor due to floor tiles in disrepair at batter station
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...thawing chicken in standing water at prep sink . Employee run water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding chicken 132°-134° in hot holding shelf at sandwich station being held less than four hours. Manager discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...rice 104° in walk in cooler , food was cooked at 8 am, not sure 135°-70° within 2 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...rice 104° in walk in cooler , food was cooked at 8 am, not sure 135°-70° within 2 hours. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at drive through
31B-05-4
58
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits.
How does Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeye's 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 Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits is inspected around three times per year on average.
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