Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116

5700 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 328074310

American

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

High Risk

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116 trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 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. Portioned Mash potatoes and Mac and cheese at 120-128f at bottom hot holding area. Corrective action taken to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at drive thru area

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue stick trap with flies hanging over middle compartment of 3 compartment sink

35A-06-4

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In storage area on floor **Corrected On-Site**

36-06-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees handling food with bracelets

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach in freezer cook line

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler Fan covers in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In cooler at front counter

29-49-6

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at mop sink

29-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Oct 15, 2025

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. Front line hot holding unit mash potatoes (124F - Hot Holding);less than 4 hours . Operator instructed to reheat, **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing Date of birth

53B-10-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in women's bathroom or other areas of the establishment.

36-64-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone placed on food orientation table, **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go tray front counter not inverted Operator inverted trays **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Sep 6, 2024

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles y back door and storage area damaged

36-32-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Lexan of poultry batter on floor by ice machine Moved batter **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of top oven soiled

22-08-4

Oct 6, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling on back storage area above bag in box drink damaged. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended**

36-32-5

Sep 29, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**

31A-04-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling on back storage area above bag in box drink damaged.

36-32-5

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb. - For long hose at mop sink.

29-34-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Hot holding on cook line less than2 hrs 116-119F chicken tender and fried chicken. Operator discarded two pieces. All other items to temperature. **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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. - Vents above breading station.

36-34-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - At end of cook line at the bottom corner. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - In bucket with cleaning solution.

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #116 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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