Popeyes
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
Popeyes has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to rice bulk container is broken with missing piece. Person in charge states has new one on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour missing label in back prep area. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler observed cut lettuce, chicken, cheese, cheese at 46-49F. Ambient temperature of unit 41F during inspection. Person in charge states had door open for extended period. Other items in unit 43F or below. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: In walk in cooler cheese, cheese, chicken, chicken 45-46F. Ambient temperature of unit is 47F during inspection. Person in charge provided temperature log showing temperatures in at 9:38am. Person in charge called supervisor to have unit serviced. If temperatures do not come down, will move items to walk in freezer. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler observed cut lettuce, chicken, cheese, cheese at 46-49F. Ambient temperature of unit 41F during inspection. Person in charge states had door open for extended period. Other items in unit 43F or below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at 500+ppm, person in charge adjusted dispenser and remade to 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops at hot well at 130F. Person in charge replaced and retested at 160F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed establishment using hot holding equipment to thaw commercially processed gravy, Mac and cheese. Unable to thaw as part of "cooking" process since items are being reheated. Person in charge pulled product from unit to thaw in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
67
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table in back kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans wet nesting at clean dishware storage. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle lid is open during inspection.
33-29-4
86
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several items wet nesting at clean dishware area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
78
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink inaccessible to employees due to out of order at time of inspection. Person in charge states has work order in. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Person in charge states repair service is due today Had to order sensor for sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
90
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink tests at 0ppm. Dispenser out of chemical. Person in charge replaced and remade to 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding station potatoes at 100-105F. Temperature on unit at 118F. Person in charge discarded potatoes and began reheating gravy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink inaccessible to employees due to out of order at time of inspection. Person in charge states has work order in. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at triple sink wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light not functioning in walk in freezer.
38-08-4
61
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at front line at 120F. Person in charge states held on temperature, time for quality. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at front hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pans of chicken thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light in walk in freezer.
38-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple pans wet nesting at clean dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with food debris buildup. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
67
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46, 47 , 47. 46. In walk in cooler. Items moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Items in cooler about 3 hours per Person In Charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: At callback : 11.5 boxes, at 27pounds per box, of raw chicken at 47° 48° 47° 49° 49° 47° 49° 47° 48° 49° 47°. In walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not holding foods to 41 or below. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Establishment walk in cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
82
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46°, 47° , 47°. 46°. In walk in cooler. Items moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Items in cooler about 3 hours per Person In Charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to Three compartment sink blocked by large equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not holding foods to 41° or below. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap st base of rear door. Daylight visible.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer by door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
61
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (112-115F - Hot Holding) at hot hold8ng shelf at front service line. Operator reheated mashed potatoes to more than 165F. Also, cooked beans (128-130F) in food warmer next to managers desk. Operator stated they were placed in hot box earlier and was hot holding. Operator placed beans in microwave to heat beans to more than 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on walk in freezer floor
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler and walk in freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance removed from ordinal packaging stored on shelf in prep area not identified. Operator labeled container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Oct 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Contractor replaced missing vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in restrooms. Restrooms are in mall and shared by multiple establishments. Operator stated he will discuss no hot water with mall management.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available during this inspection. Operator stated the sign is on order
51-13-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.
How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Popeyes most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes is inspected around five times per year on average.
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