Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Starke restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
May 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee soiled apron over bags of flour. Operator relocated the apron. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer on door, products and floor.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for steam table in standing water at temp of 115F, discussed with operator, waiting for repair for steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the fryer with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open placed too close to enclosure by company to close.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the base of the sandwich reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink for cook line leaking at the bend in the drain pipe when running.
29-11-4
67
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee and in from outside and briefly washed hands before beginning to work with clean utensils/equipment.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink closest the drive through used to store a whisk. Operator relocated the whisk. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle provided in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working the main cook line with no beard guard. Operator provided beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic hot hood baskets stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chute of drink dispenser in the lobby has mold like substance streak. Operator wiped and sanitized the ice chute. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At time of inspection all cooked chicken at front counter window exceeds time limit. Operator discarded the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies by hand wash sink at the front cook line area. Observed 2 flies by the office area and walk in freezer door. Observed 1 fly in the prep area closest to the mop sink. Observed 1 fly in the dining room area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At time of inspection all cooked chicken at front counter window exceeds time limit. Operator discarded the chicken.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the front service counter, cooked side items held on time as public health control incorrectly time labeled. Operator had employee correct the time markers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. At time of inspection no proof of employee food handler training certificates available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup used as a scoop in the chicken container inside the reach in freezer.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal containers stacked on shelf over the three compartment sink not inverted. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food over buns in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf in the prep area leaning against clean lids. Operator relocated the employee Ella phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on shelf over three compartment sink stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fans with build up of dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior doors left open while operating due to cooking vapors while exhaust system inadequately functioning with live flies present. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the flip top reach in cooler and standup reach in cooler have build up of debris at the base of the cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plastic containers in the dish area with cracked edges.
14-12-4
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. At time of inspection hood system not operating adequately with cooking vapors through kitchen. Operator has placed request for maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-65-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of debris on wall behind the prep table and ovens on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored with mop head in the mop bucket.
42-01-4
25
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings and eggs sacs in external storage shed with single service items.
35A-23-4
High Priority - Wastewater on ground of establishment. Pipe with waste water from reheating unit disconnected, water draining onto the ground. Person in charge fixed pipe during inspection. States has work order for pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
28-13-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen damaged, missing. Observed standing water in and under tiles. No longer smooth and easily cleanable.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell barely running, turned on to correct velocity. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and ceiling at sandwich station with debris buildup. Ceiling above fry station with debris buildup.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fry powder unlabeled in bulk container. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at breading station 44F, ice bath changed by employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken at hot holding line with no time mark. Person in charge states number plates being washed.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibbs on the sides of the building and at the dumpster missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen during inspection.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present with no CFM.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from hand wash sink by small make top. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide CFM during inspection. States has it, just not able to provide during inspection as recently transferred locations.
53A-01-7
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. Reach in cooler at front line with ambient temperature of 50F. New gaskets not creating tight seal on door. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind hand wash sink by small make top with mold like substance buildup.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129 on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129 compare to other restaurants in Starke?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Starke average of 69.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129 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 #129 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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