Popeyes
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Popeyes five times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Popeyes on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles of hot water machines soiled with calcium build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink on cook line, scrapper and other utensil in sink. Operator removed from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In two containers of flour/batter mix on cook line, handles of scoop in product. Operator removed handle of scoop from product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf of chicken warmer table, container of salt not labeled. Operator added label to container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under prep table soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind oven and prep table soiled with food debris. Also, floor under fryers have food/grease debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On chicken warmer table, half eaten donut stored on table. Operator removed food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of open box of batter mix. Operator had employee moved jacket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish rack next to 3 compartment sink, multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.
24-08-4
61
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in warmer, chicken tenders (116F - Hot Holding). Employee stated tenders were cooked approximately 30 minutes prior. Employee put tenders back into fryer to bring back up to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect by front counter upon arrival at establishment. Observed 1 live flying insect in kitchen area by office desk/drive through area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Calcium build up on nozzles of hot water system near prep table. Also, handles to raw chicken reach in cooler in back of kitchen across from 3 compartment sink soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Employee flipped ice bucket over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and purse on shelf above prep table next to ice machine. Employee belongings next to and above clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed belongings from shelf and put in designated area by office desk. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on back of and pipe running to fan unit in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid open on dumpster out back of establishment. Employee shut lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage closet between restrooms in lobby, case of toilet paper stored on floor. Manager moved case to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by fryers blocked by white storage bin. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf of standing reach in freezer by triple sink soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
86
May 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside orange faucet by dumpster. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by cook line. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in small reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Thermometer provided. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.
How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Popeyes most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes 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 Popeyes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes is inspected around three times per year on average.
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