Popeyes Fried Chicken

55 Ne Eglin Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 325484956

American

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Popeyes Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2022. Popeyes Fried Chicken was last inspected on Oct 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Popeyes Fried Chicken's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Walton Beach average of 96. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 22, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 23, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On sides of back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upon inspection observed water on floor in back hallway and in walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed cell phone on prep counter in prep area of kitchen. Operator removed cell phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Upon inspection observed are left side of cook line where utility pipe in wall with exposed area. Several areas in kitchen with wall tiles in disrepair.

36-24-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Fried Chicken on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Popeyes Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Popeyes Fried Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Popeyes Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Fried Chicken have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes 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 Popeyes Fried Chicken inspected?

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

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