Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
70
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902 has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer under the condenser and on the exterior of boxes of food.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Employee removed and sanitized the container and scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe in the ceiling leaking onto the the floor next to a floor drain near the back exit. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
70
Oct 24, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor next to the three component sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Slow leaking pipe in the ceiling in the dry storage area. The leak is dripping into a bucket on the floor in the dry storage area, not on or near any food or equipment. Manager stated the the plumber had been contacted.
29-11-4
82
Sep 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in the three compartments sink area and the dry storage area have standing waster. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in the three compartments sink area and the dry storage area have standing waster.
36-22-4
90
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken, removed their gloves then handed a clean hot holding container without washing their hands. Employee removed the container to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the cabinet below the drinks machine on the front counter soiled.
23-03-4
82
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Container of granulated degreaser stored in the dry storage area with no label. Manager labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. One ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area and one ceiling tile missing above the hot holding unit in the fry line area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the back preparation area soiled.
36-34-5
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing in the back kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over the fryer area soiled. Cabinet under the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.
23-03-4
78
Apr 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the restroom, stated they washed their hands in the bathroom but failed to washed their hands again in the kitchen before returning to work and handing clean equipment. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
74
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the chemical shelves in the dry storage area. Manager removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Area behind the soda machine nozzles in the front counter area rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the cabinet under the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.
23-03-4
74
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x1 foot hole the near the ceiling next to the ice machine in the back kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened Employee drink stored in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Employees removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
74
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bun toaster has a buildup of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of rice stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Manager placed the container on a wheel cart. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902 on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902 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 902 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 902 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 902 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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