Popeye's Fried Chicken #18
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Popeye's Fried Chicken #18 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in North Miami Beach average 72, so Popeye's Fried Chicken #18 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than one hour. Observed manager discard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ice machine in disrepair.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager displayed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near ice machine kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around Mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area: Prep area above the steam table with gravy, cooked rice and mashed potatoes stored inside. Drive thru area: above sauces. Observed the device plugged in with the light on during the inspection. Operator unplugged during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
90
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle with grease on the handle. Employee cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over water heater.
36-36-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around the mop sink.
36-27-5
86
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license in office displayed 10/1/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the back of the wear-washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over a preparation area in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Observed bug zapper over a preparation area in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly next to the drive thru window and 2 live flies in the warewashing area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over a preparation area in the kitchen. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Observed an objectionable odors where the ice machine is located and in the ware washing area. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) stored by the service window, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler and by the mop sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
58
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
90
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour container. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and marinated chicken not covered inside walk-in cooler. Managers covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in flour container at the kitchen area.
14-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's Fried Chicken #18 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Fried Chicken #18 on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Fried Chicken #18?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Fried Chicken #18.
How does Popeye's Fried Chicken #18 compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Popeye's Fried Chicken #18 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Popeye's Fried Chicken #18's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's Fried Chicken #18 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeye's Fried Chicken #18 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 Popeye's Fried Chicken #18 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's Fried Chicken #18 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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