Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
100
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149 has been inspected 15 times since 2022. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149 was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spicy chicken (104F - Hot Holding); chicken nugget (92-108F - Hot Holding) food items stored in heated zone on front counter. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One flying insect on cooks line. One flying insect in dining area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as a dump sink, filled with ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line, manager filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in outside storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust in ceiling tiles around vent in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water dripping from reach in coolers creating a puddle of water on the floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under Fryers.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Spilled food debris on ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near back door and electrical panel.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled with dust in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in biscuit cooler.
38-08-4
35
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose Bibb on upside of building
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (47-50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50-51F - Cold Holding); beans (49F - Cold Holding); macaroni (50F - Cold Holding); gravy (47F - Cold Holding) ; all food items are stored in the walk in cooler. Establishment received a delivery today all food temperatures are consistent with food items stored in cooler from previous day. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler is 55F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (47-50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50-51F - Cold Holding); beans (49F - Cold Holding); macaroni (50F - Cold Holding); gravy (47F - Cold Holding) ; all food items are stored in the walk in cooler. Establishment received a delivery today all food temperatures are consistent with food items stored in cooler from previous day. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler is 55F
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing in kitchen area
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on back of walk in cooler fans
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave, manager cleaned microwave during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on freezer door
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Flip top cooler is soiled with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris in the Walk in cooler and kitchen area
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white container with a white powdery substance stored inside, manager labeled container Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (109-112F - Hot Holding) chicken is stored under heat lamp. Bulb is out not producing enough heat to keep chicken warm. Manager moved chicken to other side of heated bin. Per employee chicken was placed in heated bin less than 20 minutes ago. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 written procedures provided, emailed operator written procedures
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster is soiled with grease and build up
22-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop is stored in soiled stainless container, manager cleaned ice scoop and container during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor underneath shelves the walk in cooler
36-73-4
58
Apr 22, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (47-48F - Cold Holding); boneless wings (48F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); beans (49F - Cold Holding); gravy (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage mix (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) chicken (48F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in cooler from previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken wings (47-48F - Cold Holding); boneless wings (48F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); beans (49F - Cold Holding); gravy (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage mix (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) chicken (48F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in cooler from previous day. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler 46F, observed ice build up on back of condenser **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice build up on back of condenser in the walk in cooler. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler 46F **Warning**
14-11-5
67
Sep 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Water leaking from ceiling due to rainy weather. Water is leaking onto food preparation area from ceiling where Cooked chicken, French fries, biscuits are stored in a heated area until ordered. This area is located across from registers. There is four section in this area where food can be stored the two middle sections have the water draining in that area, the two outer sections can safely hold food products without any contamination. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Water still leaking **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: No rainy weather at time of callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: No change ceiling is not repaired **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water draining into restaurant from ceiling in server area/ prep area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Water draining from ceiling in dining area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Per manager repairs will be made soon calling contractor to get official date to start repairs **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: No change **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5
82
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Water leaking from ceiling due to rainy weather. Water is leaking onto food preparation area from ceiling where Cooked chicken, French fries, biscuits are stored in a heated area until ordered. This area is located across from registers. There is four section in this area where food can be stored the two middle sections have the water draining in that area, the two outer sections can safely hold food products without any contamination. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Water still leaking **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: No rainy weather at time of callback **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water draining into restaurant from ceiling in server area/ prep area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Water draining from ceiling in dining area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Per manager repairs will be made soon calling contractor to get official date to start repairs **Time Extended**
36-32-5
82
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Water leaking from ceiling due to rainy weather. Water is leaking onto food preparation area from ceiling where Cooked chicken, French fries, biscuits are stored in a heated area until ordered. This area is located across from registers. There is four section in this area where food can be stored the two middle sections have the water draining in that area, the two outer sections can safely hold food products without any contamination. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Water still leaking **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water draining into restaurant from ceiling in server area/ prep area **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Water draining from ceiling in dining area **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5
82
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Water leaking from ceiling due to rainy weather. Water is leaking onto food preparation area from ceiling where Cooked chicken, French fries, biscuits are stored in a heated area until ordered. This area is located across from registers. There is four section in this area where food can be stored the two middle sections have the water draining in that area, the two outer sections can safely hold food products without any contamination. **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in ware washing area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing After splitter on non chemical side **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
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. No proof provided at inspection, e,ailed operator employee reporting form during inspection
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water draining into restaurant from ceiling in server area/ prep area **Admin Complaint**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on stand with toaster
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Storage racks in walk in cooler Soiled gasket on reach in cooler in server area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen and server area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in kitchen and server area **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gasket on sandwich prep cooler Torn gasket on reach in cooler in service area **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf above triple sink
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling and vents in kitchen and dining area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
39
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149 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 #149 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #149 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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