Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160

2143 W Edgewood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 322092554
American
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160 has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Looking across the full record, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
37
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 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. Wings 105-117 on hot holding rack. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Biscuits stored in Popeyes Togo bags in walk in freezer. Manager removed from recycled Togo bags **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser near mop sink not dispensing, manager had to adjust **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
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. On spread sheet updated 3.31.25 some employees needs up dating
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook in kitchen wearing a watch
13-07-4
58
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 26, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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
58
Jul 20, 2023
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. Observed one flying insect at sandwich make area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, open bag of raw popcorn shrimp and pan of raw chicken stored over cases of fries.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two manager certificates expired 7/19/2023. Also, 4 food handlers present, Certified Food Manager present has expired certificate.
53A-03-7
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbaggged trash and debris n ground in dumpster enclosure. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage area, floor under shelves have build up of debris. Walls at sandwich make area and by back door, soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles cracked or broken throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
58
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On outside back wall of building, hose bibb missing backflow preventer. Operator installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink at cook line. Employee removed ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by cook line. Manager supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Operator not able to find documentation, employee training not always completed before starting work per manager. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground in dumpster enclosure. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on floor at back of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well at prep area. Manager increased water flow. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager not able to locate. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans on upper shelf in prep area have residue on interior and exterior of pans.
16-48-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Right faucet on triple sink, water will not completely shut off.
29-11-4
45
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by ice machine has a container of chemical stored in sink and mop bucket stored in front of sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water leaking from ceiling at walkway for prep station. Maintenance arrived during inspection, stated it is a clogged ac drain line. Maintenance unclogged drain line, leak no longer observed. **Corrected On-Site**
28-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Flor drain on cook one missing cover.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment on cook line and floor in dry storage room, under racks.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Garbage enclosure has leaning panels.
33-24-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of unbagged trash and debris at dumpster enclosure.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice build up at back below cooling unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On cook line, scoop in bulk flour container has handle touching product. Employee moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment does not have last inspection report from 10/26/2021
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room, open case of Togo bags stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at front counter has standing water on bottom shelf.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160 on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160?

Across the inspection record, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160 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 #160 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #160 is inspected around three times per year on average.