Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121

45 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 328051859

American

Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121 has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above front service counter.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pickles stored on the floor on walk in cooler. Operator had employee remove. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 20, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed off thermometer in hand sink at cook line

31A-11-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on shelves in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Rust on both sides of the dumpster

33-12-4

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Coleslaw 50f 11:10 rechecked at 11:40 still 50f operator placed coleslaw in walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating in prep area then moved to employee area. **Corrective Action Taken**

12B-01-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

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

13-03-4

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

35B-01-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Nov 2, 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. Hose Bibb at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121 on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121 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 #121 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #121 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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