Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711

605 N Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030-6043

American

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711, the earliest from 2022. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711 was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

03F-10-5

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers at shelf on top of triple sink not properly air-dried.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in freezer next to biscuit oven in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Observed cove molding at the three compartment sink soiled.

36-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at sandwich reach in cooler soiled, and also gaskets at biscuits reach in freezer soiled. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler by drive-thru area soiled.

23-03-4

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee was touching his face and then placed on gloves without washing hands to engaged in food preparation.

12A-25-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the front area.

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile is missing grout throughout the kitchen area,

36-12-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front. Employee cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice inside walk in cooler, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior. Employee placed label on container. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer wall and floor.

14-69-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on top of the bag of flour next to the fryer machine.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen bags of chicken in standing water next to the 3 compartment sink. Employees were coached how to thaw food properly.

06-01-5

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a live fly flying in the preparation area and also observed a live fly trapped in the flour container used to bread the chicken. Operator discarded the flour container. **Warning**

35A-02-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a plastic container with flour broken. Operator discarded the container. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711 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 Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #0005-12711 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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