Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
90
Score
Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Clewiston restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Jul 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J.J. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at customer soda dispenser and along fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Operator had new employees sign forms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in storage area. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
82
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Operator had two new employees, that had not signed. Operator had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: light shields soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. : plastic third pans in hot well with broken corners.
14-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
36-27-5
78
Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Not everyone has signed **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at back hallways. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at manager office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
33-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One live flying insect on raw chicken on cook line. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded 10 pounds of chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect on raw chicken on cook line. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded 10 pounds of chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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 Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in male restroom. Operator placed soap at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at back hallways. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels at manager office. **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
39
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at trash can by soda area. Two in dry storage. None observed landing on food. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Sticky fly ribbon above bulk flour and at manager's office. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels by manager office. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 20 dead small flying insects on sticky paper above bulk container of flour. Approximately 15 dead small flying insects on sticky paper at manager's office. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer , with ice chunks on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at sandwich area. **Warning**
36-27-5
50
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by line. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in walk in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
82
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 Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken.
How does Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?
Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clewiston average of 76.
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 four times per year on average.
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