Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “live”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Belle Glade restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen dry storage area approximately 5 live flying insects landing on sealed boxed of single service items. Approximately 2 live flying insects in kitchen chicken prep area, landing on walls. Discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Approximately 3 live flies in dry storage area of kitchen landing on trash can and empty boxes, discussed with operator to eliminate flies and clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen, discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen, discussed with operator. **Admin Complaint**
36-65-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen above deep fryer preparation area ceiling tiles have accumulation of grease residue. In kitchen dry storage area ac vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: In kitchen dry storage area ac vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen in front of food preparation sink floor tiles missing, floor no longer easily cleanable, discussed with operator to replace tiles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: In kitchen in front of food preparation sink floor tiles missing, floor no longer easily cleanable, discussed with operator to replace tiles. **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize shelves. **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
70
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. At hot box near ice machine: cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding) As per operator, stored since 45 mins. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
78
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies flying around in kitchen; 2 landing on cover of pan with chicken batter at breading station. 6 flies landing on shelf with boxes of dressings and on box with dressing. 4 flies flying around in office area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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. Stainless steel single door reach in cooler: portioned cups of coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) As per employee, coleslaws were taken from walk in at 9:00am, more than 4 hours prior. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stainless steel single door reach in cooler: portioned cups of coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) As per employee, coleslaws were taken from walk in at 9:00am, more than 4 hours prior. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee fixed clothes standing in front of fryer then prepared French fries touching fryer baskets; no hand wash. Advised manager that employee should wash hands. **Warning**
12A-28-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly catcher installed over cold well with boneless chicken at breading station. Manager had employee move cold well with boneless chicken at breading station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4
52
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live, small flying insect flying around in food preparation area near fryer area. 1 live, small flying insect flying around at food storage area near entrance to walk in cooler. 1 live, small flying insect seen on wall at hand wash area beside mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: 1 live, small flying insect flying around in office area. 1 live, small flying insect flying around at food storage area near entrance to walk in cooler. 1 live, small flying insect seen on wall at prep area near grease trap. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live on wall next to kitchen office, 1 live on box of biscuits in prep kitchen, 1 live above Batter station, 1 live on case of plastic cups in dry storage. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to mop sink - sanitizer bucket inside - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. To go area bug zapper above sugar bin. **Warning**
35B-02-4
74
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 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. Emailed poster to operator to be printed **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal spatula being washed at the hand washing sink next to breading station . Advised operator to use only hand washing sink to wash hands **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - A case with biscuits stored on floor on cook line. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control device under shelf on back area. Advised operator to removed **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water around water heater on back area Advised operator to clean and dry areas **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Throughout the perimeters wall of the restaurant
36-73-4
67
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside tall reach in cooler across from ice machine cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Operator moved products to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Mens restroom. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves on back area
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.throughout the restaurant
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Throughout the restaurant
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.throughout the restaurant **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken.
How does Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Belle Glade?
Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Belle Glade average of 79.
Has Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's Famous Fried 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 Famous Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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