Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
95
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Apr 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up three times.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140's latest score of 95 sits above the Tallahassee average of 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors throughout establishment and kitchen. Contacted local fire authorities. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Upon callback, the manager Tiffany Lilly stated that the Tallahassee Fire Department visited the establishment on 3/25/2026 to complete inspection and stated that they need to call someone out to figure out why the smoke is not pulling out completely. The district manager put in a work order and stated someone should be coming out today. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: I spoke with General manager, and she stated a part has been ordered and should have arrived on Wednesday however, the part has still not arrived. **Time Extended**
36-65-5
95
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors throughout establishment and kitchen. Contacted local fire authorities. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Upon callback, the manager Tiffany Lilly stated that the Tallahassee Fire Department visited the establishment on 3/25/2026 to complete inspection and stated that they need to call someone out to figure out why the smoke is not pulling out completely. The district manager put in a work order and stated someone should be coming out today. **Time Extended**
36-65-5
95
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside hand sink near kitchen entrance.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors throughout establishment and kitchen. Contacted local fire authorities. **Warning**
36-65-5
70
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed conditioning not working properly in frontline/kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in ware washing area in front of back door.
36-17-5
74
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles missing in ware washing area and in front of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
86
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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 Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
35
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Feb 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tenders in hot holding left of hand washing sink to only read 124 F @11:30am. Per manager, tenders were cooked at 11:00am. Chicken was reheated to 199 F at 11:35am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy food debris behind cooking equipment.
36-73-4
82
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken filet to read at 124 F at 3:05 pm. Per employee chicken was cooked at approximately 2:00 pm. Employee reheated chicken to 172 F at 3:08 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind cooking equipment to have heavy food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed apple pies and fries uncovered in reach in cooler right of CVAP oven and chicken uncovered in walk in cooler. Manager covered all items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140 on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140 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 #140 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #140 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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