Popeyes Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
100
Score
Popeyes Fried Chicken appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken then touched button on fryer to turn off timer; no handwash Employee washed hands and sanitized equipment **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately One small live flying insect landing on container with buttermilk batter See stop sale Approximately One small live flying insect landing on sugar container then on clean gloves and then on clean empty container used to store breaded chicken Approximately One small live flying insect at three compartment sink landing on clean deep metal containers Approximately Two small live flying insects landing on boxes for single service cups Operator sanitized equipment and attempted to remove flying insects **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately One small live flying insect landing on container with buttermilk batter See stop sale **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: chicken tenders (127F - Hot Holding) as per operator stored since 30 minutes ago Over stacked Operator voluntarily disposed chicken tenders **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink Advised operator to attach a vacuum breaker at mop sink **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to wash scrapper Operator removed and place in three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
43
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled pan(s) of raw chicken at breading station and then handled lid of ice machine, ice scoop, and ice bucket to scoop ice without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then moved ice scoop and bucket to be washed rinsed and sanitized at triple sink, cleaned and sanitized ice machine lid, washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; sliced havarti cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled in pan on make top for less than 1 hour, moved overfilled portion to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At triple sink; raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in sink at room temperature for 5 hours. At upright stainless reach in cooler; Shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler for 6 hours. See Stop Sale. At Breading station raw; chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); raw boneless chicken wings(47F - Cold Holding) ; chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held for 1 hour, added ice/moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live, small flying insects flying around/landing in batter/egg wash/pans. See Stop Sale. 2 live, small flying insects in kitchen, flying around/landing on prep table. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live, small flying insects flying around/landing in batter/egg wash/pans. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At triple sink; raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in sink at room temperature for 5 hours. At upright stainless reach in cooler; Shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler for 6 hours. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
55
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Upright stainless; coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler on bottom shelf with multiple sheet trays above blocking airflow for less than 1 hour, moved to walk-in cooler and covered with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added food preparation area and reduced bathroom size; per plan review no remodel application/plans have been submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink; spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
70
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of the splitter. Installed before the splitter. Plumber installed new one during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
86
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cajun rice 91 at 11:11 cooling 50 minutes ( time marked 10:21 ) second temperature after 20 minutes 91 no change in temperature. At this rate it will not reach 70 within 2 hours. Manager moved rice container to walk in freezer to cool quickly white **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of the splitter at mop sink. Explained.
29-34-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken under hand sink by upright reach in freezer.
36-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with salt in large salt storage container on prep table in three compartment sink area. Manager removed the cup with handle and put on top of the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Fried Chicken.
How does Popeyes Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Popeyes Fried Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Popeyes Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Fried Chicken have averaged around two 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 three times per year on average.
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