Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198

4946 South 25Th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34981

American

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198 has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Fort Pierce facility scores 87, putting Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Informed Manager. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manager aware and has called to get it removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach freezer door. Door handle of reach in freezer and walk in cooler.

23-24-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the mop sink station .

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer at the fans and ceiling, drip onto wall and floor. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Informed Manager. Provided documentation. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Outside by septic system is flooded. **Admin Complaint**

28-16-5

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. For public or employees **Admin Complaint**

32-09-4

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Both men's and women's bathroom toilets not flushing. Outside lift station is flooded. Operator states repairman is on the way. **Admin Complaint**

32-23-4

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198 on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198 compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #198 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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