Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken

302 N 15 St, Immokalee, FL 34142

American

Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

“In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken's latest score is in line with the Immokalee average of 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops sitting in standing water of 88F next to the mashed potatoes.

10-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well without running water, utensils in dipper well. Operator changed water and turned on the dipper well. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water. Operator removed chicken at 43F to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the pipe connected to the walk in condenser drain line.

29-11-4

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no beard guard.

13-04-4

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to ice tea brewer.

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker at splitter on mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser adjacent to fry station. Operator replaced empty towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler and walk in cooler door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing rubber bracelets while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed sandwich buns stored on prep table, next to hand wash sink on the ice machine wall side.

08B-36-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper above biscuit prep table.

35B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door and gaskets.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on ice machine wall, and next to 3 compartment sink.

36-27-5

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of black mold like substance in ice machine.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser next to drive thru window. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

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Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. Observed cook not wearing hair restraint while packaging food to go

13-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets on employee while serving food.

13-07-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles and air vents soiled in need of cleaning.

36-34-5

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Notices scoops on cooks line in standing water. Operator turned up flow to flush water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and debris build up on top of microwave in rear kitchen by thermalizer.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date labels on washed metal pans in dish area.

16-46-4

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Plumbing to drain fryer during clean out not attached to drain, boiling water and chemicals flowing freely onto floor.

29-07-5

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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 Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken.

How does Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?

Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Immokalee average of 83.

Has Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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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