Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177

12001 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32826
American
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177's latest score of 86 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food while wearing a watch and bracelet. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on , cleaned Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler by drive thru , manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
86
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on dish area 1 small flying insect in breading station 1 small flying insect on front counter area
35A-02-7
86
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Provided operator with form. Operator had employees sign on site **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees Sunglasses on microwave **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Drive thru server wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside freezer across from batter station
23-03-4
78
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Oct 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at dish wash area
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle has food debris
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling at walk n cooler has dust
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two microwaves located across from hot holding cabinet
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go container stored on floor at storage area
25-05-4
74
Mar 16, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 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.Individually portioned mashed potatoes kept on front counter with temperature of 124F, individually portioned rice and beans kept on front counter with temperature of 110F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect , flying by tea maker pots. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee placing chicken on the to go box while wearing a bracelet. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris. Thawing cabinet and reach in freezer have debris.
22-16-4
64
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on breading area 1 small flying insect coming out of closet on hallway by bathroom
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Plain chicken pieces kept on breading station for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 51F. Store ,manager decided to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Broken cove molding by back exit door.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee scooping mashed potatoes while wearing a bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Fan covers have dust . Shelves on dish area that holds clean dishes.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Debris on shelves on reach in cooler where biscuits are kept. Reach in freezer that holds fries have debris.
22-16-4
61
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in chicken breading area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Drying rack in ware washing area have food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Ceiling tile over hot holding unit in back kitchen out of place.
36-32-5
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177?

Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177 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 #177 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 #177 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #177 is inspected around three times per year on average.