Popeye's Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Popeye's Chicken stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Panama City restaurant scores 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed body of water outside by the back door from employee spraying down the three compartment sink area floors down, running underneath the back door onto the ground area. It was stated that this been going on for a week. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed straw placed on top of the wet area no lime wasn't placed in the area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed upon callback someone dumped a load of ice in the same wet area. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed a gap underneath the back door. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed a gap underneath the back door. Observed on 10- 21-25 gap at the back door leading to the outside. Violation has already been addressed at previous callback. **Admin Complaint**
35B-01-4
82
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed body of water outside by the back door from employee spraying down the three compartment sink area floors down, running underneath the back door onto the ground area. It was stated that this been going on for a week. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed straw placed on top of the wet area no lime wasn't placed in the area. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed a gap underneath the back door. **Admin Complaint**
35B-01-4
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Apr 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.
02D-01-5
78
Oct 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground, outside by the back door.
28-14-5
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 - Ceiling tile missing,above the mop sink area.
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer inside door area in disrepair and the heating element in disrepair around the freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, underneath the dry storage area walls in all area.
36-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Garbage can need to be cleaned solid buildup in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing,crossed from three compartment sink and the walk in cooler and underneath cook line around the floor drain.
36-03-4
50
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rising off a towel inside the employee hand sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon contain not labeled above the breading station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet,next to drive thru.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Garbage can.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
35B-01-4
67
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed no proof of employee food safety training certification. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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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
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee clock in and use a drink cup to dispense ice in drive thru.
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door panel has been removed.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall on the corner edge next to the pickup window, **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer system.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in standing water in the three compartment sink l
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
58
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Chicken on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Popeye's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeye's Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.
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