Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125

101 N Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 321143241
American
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125 13 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 71, which Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent soiled over turbo air cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -under fryers and mop sink Deep grout lines on floor by three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage enclosure not constructed of durable/cleanable materials. -part of fence by outside walk in cooler leaning/ not properly attached to fence. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
33-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -small cooler and taller cooler with rice **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water dripping from vent area of small cooler on to floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease under fryers -floors soiled in chicken prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket on walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
23
Aug 14, 2025
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -some water damage to ceiling tiles in dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed water leaking from vent in kitchen,observed water leaking from ceiling tile by fryers ,employee placed bucket on ledge of fryer to catch water. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: No dripping observed over fryer. Some water damage to tiles in dining room **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lid to flour **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -sandwich cooler vents soiled /rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 2 faucets at three compartment sinks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -by walk in cooler -under equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Improved **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Under fryers soiled **Time Extended**
36-10-4
70
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -some water damage to ceiling tiles in dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed water leaking from vent in kitchen,observed water leaking from ceiling tile by fryers ,employee placed bucket on ledge of fryer to catch water. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -small amount of water on floor by south entrance to dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Wet floor sign up . Floor wet due to rain when people enter dining room. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lid to flour **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior and interior of freezer in chick prep area soiled -exterior of trash cans soiled -district manager discarded and replaced with 2 new trash cans-COS -walk in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Walk in cooler gaskets soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -sandwich cooler vents soiled /rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 2 faucets at three compartment sinks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -by walk in cooler -under equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Improved **Time Extended**
36-10-4
64
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
39
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee wound on hand, finger or wrist without a single-use glove over an impermeable cover such as a bandage, finger cot or stall covering the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. - bandaid on hand no glove over bandaid **Corrected On-Site**
11-13-5
High Priority - Water running from ground near drive thru window. Per manager pipe for sprinkle broken when installing a new menu board.
28-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -counter around breading station soiled
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. -for some employees
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee placing chicken in pans in storage room . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -chicken bread area
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lid to flour
14-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. -employee scooped ice into bucket. Bucket was on floor in front of ice machine
10-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top oven
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage ,chicken breading area
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -black cart
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour not labeled
02D-01-5
35
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
67
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken station ,1 pan chicken 46f to 52f less than 4 hours -front reach in cooler Cole slaw 44f to 45f
03A-02-5
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. -some Employees certified 8/13/2019,per district manager on phone thinks there is a system error
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler gaskets soiked
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By ice machine
36-27-5
67
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 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. -provided **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -ladies room
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents soiled in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -tiles missing under fryers -deep grout lines on floor by ovens
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -On floor
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -chicken prep area
36-10-4
58
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -outside walk in cooler
05-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over reach in freezer
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in freezer torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -both ovens
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -sandwich cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -by chicken station
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf soiled under prep table -gasket soiled in sandwich cooler -gasket soiled on walk in freezer and cooler
23-03-4
70
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: Per manager gasket on back order **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125 on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125 compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125 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 #125 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #125 is inspected around four times per year on average.