Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119 has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Merritt Island restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to access current employee training documentation at time of inspection
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine in Togo area has an accumulation is soiled. Soiled containers on drying rack with clean dishes **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for soda machine in lobby has an accumulation of mold like substances
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout working areas. In back right corner of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Thawing rack in walk in cooler is soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottles on shelf above flour and single service cups in dry storage area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine at Togo window has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used cigar on prep table net to rear door. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor flooded in corner beneath raw chicken
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In walk in cooler. Food items stored beneath dripping condenser unit
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves and speed rack are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Large rolling bin in triple sink hallway **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Jan 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzle of soda machine in Togo area is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint along grid for ceiling tiles in kitchen is begin to peel away and hang down
36-32-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Slide lid for Magnesol container is cracked
14-38-4
82
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink at 500+ ppm. Operator diluted to **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In storage area of reach in cooler across from fryers cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated product had been in unit over night
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In storage area of reach in cooler across from fryers cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding) sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machines have an accumulation of mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's and women's restrooms do not have hot water provided at hand wash sinks
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Measuring cup with no handle stored in flour. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Unfinished sheet rock on walls next to rear door
36-51-4
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. Flip top reach in cooler across from fryers on make line. Ambient temperature of 47°F
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen areas and in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer on floor, ceiling and along door frame
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container used to holster ice scoop at main ice machine is soiled
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flour and rice bins are soiled
23-03-4
30
Jun 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink is hanging below the flood rim
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash (55F - Cold Holding)(raw chicken (57,56F - Cold Holding) in prep area in front of walk in freezer
03A-02-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ac vent over dry storage rank triple sink area have an accumulation of mole like substance and is dripping on pans and Floors throughout dry storage area are soiled
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Storage rank beneath AC unit
24-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop stored inside of container with handle touching product
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster to put up on board
51-13-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Scent of raw sewage present at chicken prep area and triple sink area
36-64-5
55
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is unable to provide proof of completion for food safety. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Trouble accessing information through online system **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Verbiage found in folder. No evidence that employees have read documentation. Operator unable to provide proof of compliance **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is unable to provide proof of completion for food safety. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice in walk in freezer on floor, door frame, walls and ceiling
14-69-4
78
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind drink nozzles on dining room drink machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator. Operator printed and began form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor is wet in back area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.food debris inside microwave next wall. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
74
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at water heater. Water heater has valve installed with splitter on front of unit
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink. Ice in well
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer. In reach in freezer on front line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles of walk in cooler and Reach in coolers are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119 on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119 compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119 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 #119 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #119 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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