Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17

3499 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311

American

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17, the earliest from 2022. Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17 was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17's latest score of 45 falls below the Lauderdale Lakes average of 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 18, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Jul 30, 2024

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed door frozen shut due to buildup.

14-69-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - by condensing coils. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by condensing coils. Damaged gasket on walk in freezer door.

14-69-4

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Back prep area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17.

How does Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17 compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale Lakes?

Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderdale Lakes average of 75.

Has Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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