Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
21
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Restaurants in Lake City average 80, so Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
19
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 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
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two live flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin soiled with mold-like substances. Warming racks soiled with food debris, and grease accumulations. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler exteriors soiled with grease accumulations and mold-like substances. Piping, filters, equipment soiled throughout kitchen and back prep areas with grease and dust accumulations. Ice machine exterior soiled with standing water, grease, and mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops in bucket and at three compartment sink not hanging to dry.
42-01-4
67
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warming racks soiled with food debris, mold-like substances, and grease accumulations. Front reach-in cooler frame and floor soiled with mold- like substances. Bread toaster soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Bread toaster cleaned. Microwave interior roof soiled with old food debris. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter register and front counter soiled with dust, grease, and old food debris. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Shelving near fryers soiled with grease accumulation, mold-like substances, and food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances. Kitchen order monitor and frame soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler exteriors soiled with grease accumulations and mold-like substances. Piping, filters, equipment soiled throughout kitchen and back prep areas with grease and dust accumulations. Knife holder soiled with grease and food debris. Ice machine exterior soiled with standing water, grease, and mold-like substances. Biscuit cooler and oven exterior soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Register and counter clean. Hood and filters clean. Shelving soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets clean.Soda machine backsplash clean. Kitchen order monitor and frame - no change. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer exteriors clean. Piping, filters, equipment has been cleaned. Knife holder removed. Ice machine cleaned. Biscuit cooler clean. Oven - no change. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
86
Dec 19, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Make kitchen employee touched pants, donned gloves, and began cooking and preparing pies ithout first washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warming racks soiled with food debris, mold-like substances, and grease accumulations. Front reach-in cooler frame and floor soiled with mold- like substances. Bread toaster soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in front handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter register and front counter soiled with dust, grease, and old food debris. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Shelving near fryers soiled with grease accumulation, mold-like substances, and food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances. Kitchen order monitor and frame soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler exteriors soiled with grease accumulations and mold-like substances. Piping, filters, equipment soiled throughout kitchen and back prep areas with grease and dust accumulations. Knife holder soiled with grease and food debris. Ice machine exterior soiled with standing water, grease, and mold-like substances. Biscuit cooler and oven exterior soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single-service bags over front handwash sink and under towel dispenser exposed to splash and soiled with food debris that manager identified as mayonnaise. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
25-22-4
64
Nov 5, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Make kitchen employee touched pants, donned gloves, and began cooking and preparing pies ithout first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warming racks soiled with food debris, mold-like substances, and grease accumulations. Front reach-in cooler frame and floor soiled with mold- like substances. Bread toaster soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in front handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter register and front counter soiled with dust, grease, and old food debris. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Shelving near fryers soiled with grease accumulation, mold-like substances, and food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances. Kitchen order monitor and frame soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler exteriors soiled with grease accumulations and mold-like substances. Piping, filters, equipment soiled throughout kitchen and back prep areas with grease and dust accumulations. Knife holder soiled with grease and food debris. Ice machine exterior soiled with standing water, grease, and mold-like substances. Biscuit cooler and oven exterior soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single-service bags over front handwash sink and under towel dispenser exposed to splash and soiled with food debris that manager identified as mayonnaise. **Warning**
25-22-4
64
Oct 15, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warming racks soiled with food debris, mold-like substances, and grease accumulations. Front reach-in cooler frame and floor soiled with mold- like substances. Bread toaster soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No change. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Shelving near fryers soiled with grease accumulation and food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold- like substances. Kitchen order monitor and frame soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler exteriors soiled with grease accumulations and mold-like substances. Piping, filters, equipment soiled throughout kitchen and back prep areas with grease and dust accumulations. Knife holder soiled with grease and food debris. Ice machine exterior soiled with standing water, grease, and mold-like substances. Biscuit cooler and oven exterior soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No change. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled throughout kitchen and back area with dust, grime, mold-like substances, and food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No change. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile over ice machine where piping passes through. Gap left unsealed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No change. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. One clean out cap missing in the rear driveway area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No change. **Time Extended**
29-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at kitchen pass-through. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No change. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at back prep area, at fryers, and walk-in cooler floors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No change. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout kitchen, walk-in cooler, and back prep area with grease accumulation, mold-like substances, and food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No change. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No change. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at kitchen pass-through area near kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No change. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
58
Oct 14, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in kitchen area and front service counter.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warming racks soiled with food debris, mold-like substances, and grease accumulations. Front reach-in cooler frame and floor soiled with mold- like substances. Bread toaster soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile over ice machine where piping passes through. Gap left unsealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. One clean out cap missing in the rear driveway area. **Repeat Violation**
29-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at kitchen pass-through. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at back prep area, at fryers, and walk-in cooler floors. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout kitchen, walk-in cooler, and back prep area with grease accumulation, mold-like substances, and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at kitchen pass-through area near kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Shelving near fryers soiled with grease accumulation and food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold- like substances. Kitchen order monitor and frame soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler exteriors soiled with grease accumulations and mold-like substances. Piping, filters, equipment soiled throughout kitchen and back prep areas with grease and dust accumulations. Knife holder soiled with grease and food debris. Ice machine exterior soiled with standing water, grease, and mold-like substances. Biscuit cooler and oven exterior soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled throughout kitchen and back area with dust, grime, mold-like substances, and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket in front of bathrooms, not hanging to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
47
Aug 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after spitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warming racks soiled with food debris, mold-like substances, and grease accumulations. Front reach-in cooler frame and floor soiled with mold-like substances. Bread toaster soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile over ice machine where piping passes through. Gap left unsealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. One clean out cap missing in the rear driveway area. **Repeat Violation**
29-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at kitchen pass-through. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Food bins melted and cracked **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back prep, at fryers, and walk-in cooler floors with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout kitchen, walk-in cooler, and back prep area with grease accumulation, mold-like substances, and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at kitchen pass-through area near kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Shelving near fryers soiled with grease accumulation and food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances. Kitchen order monitor and frame soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler exteriors soiled with grease accumulations and mold-like substances. Piping, filters, equipment soiled throughout kitchen and back prep areas with grease and dust accumulations. Knife holder soiled with grease and food debris. Ice machine exterior soiled with standing water, grease, and mold-like substances. Biscuit cooler and oven exterior soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Potholes in back parking lot/drive area leading to standing water. **Repeat Violation**
33-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled throughout kitchen and back area with dust, grime, mold-like substances, and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket, not hanging to dry.
42-01-4
43
Jun 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flies observed in kitchen area. Back door standing open for food delivery and distribution to outside storage shed.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warming racks soiled with food debris, mold-like substances, and grease accumulations. Front reach-in cooler frame and floor soiled with mold-like substances. Bread toaster soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile over ice machine where piping passes through. Gap left unsealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. One clean out cap missing in the rear driveway area. **Repeat Violation**
29-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at kitchen pass-through. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Food bins melted and cracked. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back prep, at fryers, and walk-in cooler floors with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout kitchen, walk-in cooler, and back prep area with grease accumulation, mold-like substances, and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing in back prep area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in back prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at kitchen pass-through area near kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Shelving near fryers soiled with grease accumulation and food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances. Kitchen order monitor and frame soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler exteriors soiled with grease accumulations and mold-like substances. Piping, filters, equipment soiled throughout kitchen and back prep areas with grease and dust accumulations. Knife holder soiled with grease and food debris. Ice machine exterior soiled with standing water, grease, and mold-like substances. Biscuit cooler and oven exterior soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels and residue on stored food pans on rack near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Exterior mop sink blocked and holding water in basin.
29-20-5
Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Potholes in back parking lot/drive area leading to standing water.
33-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled throughout kitchen and back area with dust, grime, mold-like substances, and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
39
Apr 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. One clean out cap missing in the rear driveway area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: No change. **Admin Complaint**
29-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Observed: Grease on the ground at the back door flowing to the street. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: No change. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: No change. **Admin Complaint**
28-24-4
90
Apr 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. One clean out cap missing in the rear driveway area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: No change. **Time Extended**
29-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Observed: Grease on the ground at the back door flowing to the street. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: No change. **Admin Complaint**
28-24-4
90
Apr 10, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
26
Feb 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Two clean out caps missing in the rear driveway area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: No change. **Time Extended**
29-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Approximately 3 inches of standing water on the floor in the rear prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: No change. Standing water over floor drain. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground behind the outside storage building in the adjacent parking lot. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: No significant change. Employees spread some cat litter but the area needs more and to be shoveled. **Time Extended**
28-24-4
86
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean-out cap missing from plumbing line. Two clean out caps missing in the rear driveway area.
29-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Approximately 3 inches of standing water on the floor in the rear prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Grease on the ground behind the outside storage building in the adjacent parking lot.
28-24-4
86
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breakers on hose bibs on exterior walls at mop sink and drive-through side of building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Underside of warming racks soiled with grease and old food accumulation. Black mold-like substance on interior walls of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap not dispensing from machine at back handwash sink. Manager repaired during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen and back area soiled with dust and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food bins not inverted or protected on shelves over three compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in storage shed. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shines through gap at bottom of back exterior door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk-in cooler, near ice machine, and under chicken station. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of biscuit dressing on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like substance and food debris throughout. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris on clean pans stored over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single-service boxes on floor of outside storage room. Manager moved to shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
25-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area soiled with dust and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibs on exterior walls at drive through-side of building and mop sink area missing vacuum breakers.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available due to dispenser malfunction at handwash sink next to kitchen entrance.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flour bin lid soiled with food debris, dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer interior/gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. Microwave interiors soiled with feed debris and grease accumulation. Nozzle and surrounding plates of hot water machine in back prep area. Ice machine interior and chute soiled with black, mold-like substance. Biscuit cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile cut open to accommodate wires over ice machine and not sealed to close large gap.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen with grease and dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk-in cooler, next to safe, and in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At fryers and cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food (peppers) stored on floor in outside shed.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in storage shed reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezers throughout gaskets, door, and frame soiled with grease and food debris. Reach-in coolers throughout gaskets, doors, and frames soiled with grease and food debris. Reach-in freezer in storage shed soiled with black mold-like substance on door, frame, and dripping onto floor below. Magnetic knife bar holder soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Ice machine exterior. Biscuit cooler exterior. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on pans of chicken in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled employee apron on soda boxes.
21-14-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
36-27-5
35
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 is inspected around six times per year on average.
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