Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4 has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (118 f - Hot Holding)at the front counter. As per manger less than 2 hours. Manager discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in the cook line in disrepair.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the back of the establishment. By the walk in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the establishment.
36-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
42-01-4
70
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at front counter soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Still observed reach in cooler at front counter soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
95
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles soiled the drive thru area.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in the cook line in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing under the fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sauces shelves soiled located in the drive thru area.
23-03-4
78
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at mop sink missing back flow preventer. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at men's room. Manager had employee refill during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wall at the walk in cooler in poor repair, where the wall meets the floor.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On floor tiles missing at fry station area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine soiled with mold Locke substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior and shelves of reach in cooler at sandwich station soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to sandwich station soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at mop sink area.
29-11-4
58
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at mop sink missing back flow preventer. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Manager placed container at triple sink to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles underneath fryer in poor repair broken and missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of right microwave soiled with food debris at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda dispenser soiled with mold like substance at take out window. Observed soda dispenser soiled with mold like substance at dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawed in tub of water not underneath cold running water. Employee placed at walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to ice machine with mold like substance. Observed wall between soda dispenser and lemonade machine soiled with debris. Observed wall at work station next to take out window soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas, and dining room.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach underneath shelf, located at dry storage.
35A-03-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at preparation area near the three compartment sink.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By the ice machine area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed one door reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of paper cups, and one case of lid for container stored on the floor at dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
45
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jul 7, 2023
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind available during the inspection. Manager found QT sanitizer bottle on site. **Warning**
22-38-5
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. Sent Handout to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS located in the preparation area by the walk in cooler. Employee provided paper towel roll on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Detra Oxford, Lakeva Heily, Williams Vickers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to PIC. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee prepping food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the all throughout the preparation area. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in the flour container located by the breading stating at front line. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on shelf above a small prep table located in front of the HWS in the prep area. Employee removed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
50
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under the heat lamp located next to the fryers at cook line. As per manager for less than 4 hours, employee reheating fries. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Employees: Wanda James, Valerie Jonson, Princess Brow, Sermeaka Johnson, Saquivia Williams, Latoya Nelson. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the reach in cooler located at cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels in clean containers Above the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table near the three compartment sink. **Warning**
21-44-1
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4.
How does Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4 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 Famous Fried Chicken 4 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken 4 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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