Popeye's Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
41
Score
Across the available record, Popeye's Chicken has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 10, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “floor area(s) covered with standing water,cook line”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Panama City average 83, so Popeye's Chicken trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 pans of Ghost pepper wings at 47 and 49 degrees. Container of white rice at 47 all dated July 9, 2025.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pans of Ghost pepper wings at 47 and 49 degrees. Container of white rice at 47 all dated July 9, 2025. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water,cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed liquid chicken juice on the floor in the outside walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed some cooking grease cubes stored on floor and food items stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water. Manager turned water back on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cole slaw in low boy reach in cooler at 50F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cole slaw in low boy reach in cooler at 50F.
03A-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in the bottom of the make table reach in cooler.
29-49-6
67
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Oct 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee take out trash, then scoop ice to make batter. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under water heater and by dish pit.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of food debris on walk-in cooler shelf, and on ledge around chicken sandwich station make table. All areas cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Sep 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee with no hair restraint. Manager gave them a hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 5 tiles missing on floor in kitchen in front of fryer.
36-17-5
82
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer tested at 500+ppm. Manager made new solution. Corrected to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food above shredded cheese in walk-in cooler. Manager had food moved to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under water heater.
36-22-4
Basic - Water and algae like substance pooling up between building and bushes near dining room.
33-32-4
74
Jun 1, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in freezer door around handle. Sandwich make table around vents. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind ovens near sandwich station.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in fry area leaking.
29-11-4
86
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22. Paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In fry and prep station. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In fry station.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in outside walk-in cooker.
23-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Chicken on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water,cook line” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Chicken.
How does Popeye's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Popeye's Chicken most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Popeye's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popeye's Chicken have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Popeye's Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Popeye's Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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