Popeye's Fried Chicken

576 W Hickpoochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935

American

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Popeye's Fried Chicken has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Popeye's Fried Chicken's latest score is in line with the LaBelle average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic area of lemonade machine located at the front counter with black mold like substance.

22-02-4

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

23-24-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils next to steam table in standing water of 84F. Operator cleaned standing water and replaced with 200 F water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed Dipperwell water not turned on.

10-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves.

23-03-4

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice handle scoop in contact with ice at drive through register. Operator moved ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at rear of building. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink closest to drive thru hot water only reached 82F after running for three minutes.

27-16-4

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of of food debris on walk in door and handle.

23-24-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tile next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Operator stated tile to be repaired next week.

36-17-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice chute in self service drink station. Observed operator clean ice dispensing chute. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed employee covering cooked rice in pans with out sanitizing and air drying lids.

08B-19-4

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed no flowing water in dipper well with soiled utensils present. Observed operator clean utensils and rinse well clean. **Corrected On-Site**

10-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in dry mop bucket not properly hung to dry. Operator hung mop on mop rack. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

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 handle of scoop in direct contact with flour in NSF bucket next to breading station. Observed operator remove scoop to wash **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Fried Chicken on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Fried Chicken.

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

Popeye's Fried Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the LaBelle average of 87.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's 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 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 Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's Fried Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.

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