Popeye's Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
100
Score
Popeye's Chicken appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Popeye's Chicken was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, which has been cited three times.
Among Lynn Haven restaurants, the typical score is 91; Popeye's Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper-well next to hot hold for rice, beans and mashed potatoes not running. Informed manager of dipper well being on to flush food particles away and stated must be on if storing utensils in it. Manager turned on dipper well once told. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry.
42-01-4
90
Sep 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of hose at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self-service soda machine with accumulation of black mold-like substance near dispenser nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Observed no written procedure. Emailed DBPR's written plan to manager who printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken and missing near office.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in food prep area with no hair and beard restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment stored in wet-nesting manner in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris in bottom right corner of walk-in cooler. Also observed accumulation of black mold-like substance on fan system in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 employee drinks in make table reach in cooler. Employee removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on the floor in dry storage shed outside. Manager moved boxes to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice cooling per manager since 11:39am 73F at 4:39pm.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice cooling per manager since 11:39am 73F at 4:39pm.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required on non-chemical side of splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on and around self service soda machine nozzles.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handle and gasket areas of upright biscuit reach in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping onto floor from ceiling vent behind front counter.
28-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back entry door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf outside walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Dust/flour build up on clean dish self outside office.
23-03-4
47
Apr 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back dish/prep area hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on dusty tray on top ice machine. Tray and ice scoop cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell in prep area off, water 75F. Manager turned on water at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. Grease/residue build up on hot hold shelf in prep area. Dusty tray on top of ice machine.
23-03-4
78
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom cleaner hanging on hand sink by sandwich cooler as you walk in to kitchen.
41-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bottom of mop sink not hung to dry. Manager properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like build up in interior of ice machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour like substance in container not labeled by walk in freezer.
02D-01-5
74
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
42-01-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Chicken on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Chicken.
How does Popeye's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Lynn Haven?
Popeye's Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lynn Haven average of 91.
Has Popeye's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's Chicken 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 Popeye's Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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