Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tray of Mac and cheese not served fully intact found in broken hot holding unit at 71f, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Storage rack under sandwich prep station rusted snd pitted, holding clean bins. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding unit near sandwich prep area is not operable. Waiting on parts. Found Mac and cheese tray in unit at 71 F. Unused and full. Manager stated no one should have used this unit and it has been down for over a month. Discarded tray.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small reach in freezer nearest triple sink has a bottom shelf soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting on drying rack. Educator dish washer. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
64
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Ware storage rack next to sandwich make table is rusting and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Cardboard box used as trash bin on cook line.
33-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. HVAC vents above cook line soiled with mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on floor under and both sides of walking mat.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Hot holding unit pass through from cook line to front is soiled with grease debris above chicken holding on stainless top.
23-03-4
74
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on the splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, heating element above chicken pass through from kitchen soiled with food debris. Cleaned pans on drying rack soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Make table side of kitchen near reach through for cooler has rust and debris build up inside top of reach in.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back of kitchen near ice makers.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. In folder in back office.
50-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind frozen drink mixer soiled with liquid spray.
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Tile floor at drink area has spilled standing liquid. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
58
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels jammed in machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket small reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked broken on cook Ine **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
78
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. One Drink nozzle in drive thru had some build up inside **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing on cookline
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
82
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling nabove hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
82
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Sent copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.cup used to scoop salt **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above office **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 18, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fried chicken 109f -116f hot holding Operator discarded
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pcs breast spicy 109f - 116f hot holding Operator discarded
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dry storage several ceiling tiles damaged **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager frying chicken **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris flour on floor kitchen Hood filters over chicken holding pan
23-03-4
64
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
29-34-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap on left bottom corner of back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in cook line area, and a couple of tiles in storage room are in disrepair.
36-34-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118?
Across the inspection record, “non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118 compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118 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 Louisiana Kitchen #118 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #118 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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