Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
74
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229's latest score is in line with the Jacksonville average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed beverage ice dumped in hand wash sink near to-go window.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler door gasket. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with chemical inside hanging from wire rack directly above food items on raw chicken line. Person in charge removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink closest to walk-in cooler. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed small amber container of cooked rice with no date marker stored on wire shelf in walk-in cooler. All large containers of cooked rice have date markings from 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles and ice chute on soda tower in lobby.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on prep shelf near microwave closest to walk-in freezer.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack across from three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled handle on walk-in cooler door. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower in lobby. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed rear exit door of kitchen unable to fully seal when closed. Visible light shining through top, joints, and bottom of door.
35B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe around water handle on wall connected to hot water towers.
29-11-4
43
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of hose splitter at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with nail polish and decorations engaging in food preparation with no gloves.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one manager on duty with expired certified food management certification. Certification expired 05/22/2025.
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on wire rack shelf above raw chicken prep station. Person in charge removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in freezer door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; dust build up on walk-in cooler fan guards. Soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower by to-go window. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese with temperature of 61F stored in reach in cooler below flip top cooler. Person in charge stated shredded cheese had been in reach in cooler over night and had not been removed for any reason. Shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; sliced cheese with temperature of 51F in flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated cheese was removed from walk-in cooler and placed in flip top cooler two hours prior. Person in charge moved sliced cheese to walk-in cooler for cooling. Shredded cheese with temperature of 61F stored in reach in cooler below flip top cooler. Person in charge stated shredded cheese had been in reach in cooler over night and had not been removed for any reason. Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink. Chemical dispenser disconnected from splitter and is no longer in use.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on soda nozzles on soda tower in common area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from hot holding units on cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with dust build up around vent on cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair net.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on ceiling and wire racks in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; door frame to walk-in cooler soiled and in disrepair. Mold like substance build up on back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower near to-go window. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed box of tea bags with no protective covering stored on top of tea machine near to-go window.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket with soiled water and unable to air dry.
42-01-4
39
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on top of prep table behind the triple sink. Employee removed from table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside hot water dispenser nozzle next to triple sink is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station next fryer and walk in cooler, paper towel dispenser unable to dispense. Operator fixed paper towel dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of microwave next to triple sink in kitchen is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on counter where food is served at drive thru.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach in cooler at drive thru is in disrepair.
14-11-5
61
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jun 22, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
74
Jun 12, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Dried wastewater and bits of debris on concrete at back door to kitchen running down in parking lot. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Improper sewage disposal at floor drain in dumpster/compactor area. Significant amount of grease in dumpster enclosure and stains of debris running to nearby storm drain in parking lot with a build up of grease in storm drain. **Warning**
28-28-5
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage area, floor cleaner stored on shelf next to plastic lids. Operator moved cleaner to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator only able to provide documentation for one employee.
53B-02-5
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. Explained DBPR form 5030-103 to operator, mailed new copy.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At drive thru, top,plate in ice bin has black mold-like substance. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cook line, double door reach-in cooler handles have build up. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler at front line and drive thru drink station, gaskets soiled. Operator had employee clean gaskets. On clean dish shelves, multiple pans have soiled exterior. By walk-in cooler, green rack shelves soiled with debris. Operator had employee clean. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops stored in mop sink bottom, operator inverted mops. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground in dumpster enclosure and outside of enclosure. Operator had employee clean. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
52
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229 on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229 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 #229 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #229 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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