Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
86
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162 appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
May 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water spigot bib on wall outside back door **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dining area with water damage **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents with dust build up in dining area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under prep area at chicken tumbler machine **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to manager office leaking water at faucet
29-11-4
61
Oct 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up inside walk in freezer , around unit and around door of freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Still needs attention **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwaves soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
90
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on 2nd water spigot bib on outside back door area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in men's restroom area in disrepair. Ceiling tile over customer drink station with water damage **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in dining area with dust build up
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen area crack. Floor tile next to back door missing **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven with black build up **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
67
Aug 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib at back door **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Red bean 120f on top of reach in cooler near take out window. Nuggets 116-127 in warmer up front Discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside parking lot filled with water **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked and missing tiles in back prep area **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up inside walk in freezer , around unit and around door of freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on soiled fire ample system, moved to store on clean surface **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scooper for rice handle inside rice **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwaves soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler leaking water from bottom of cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt in back prep area no lid, employee placed on lid **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for holding rice in warmer, cracked on inside of pan **Warning**
14-38-4
47
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior walk in cooler shelves soiled
22-16-4
95
Sep 18, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
55
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to manager office. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in freezer door handle is soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dining room area with water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on cook line with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking line equipments on fryer side **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to manager office has is leaking at faucet when water is running **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162 on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162 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 #162 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #162 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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