Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

450047 Sr 200, Callahan, FL 32011

American

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Callahan average 72, so Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk In freezer has heavy ice build up and is dripping condensation from the ceiling. Per manager has work order in for unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance/ debris buildup on speed racks In walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar bin by ice machine not labeled. Person in charge labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of bag of flour. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryer with grease build up. Walk in freezer floor with debris **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per manager, french fries held on time control for food safety did not have a time mark. Manager states french fries were reheated approximately 10 minutes prior. French fries voluntarily discarded.

03F-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where green hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back kitchen blocked by gray trash can. Can moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of any employee food handler training could not be provided. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Floors,walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer.

36-73-4

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

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in men's restroom in dining area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Blue sanitizer bucket solution near sandwich prep area tested 0ppm. Solution discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas in back kitchen area. Manager states work order has been placed. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-03-4

Oct 6, 2023

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker on wrong side of splitter, moved **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose bib near front door out of building

29-34-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Needed on non- chemical side of splitter

29-42-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover walk in cooler

36-34-5

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook on line not changing gloves between cooking raw chicken and placing cooked chicken to sandwich station. Raw chicken residue left on handles of pans for sandwich station maker to grab

12A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler with build up dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up ice around walk in freezer door

14-69-4

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade liners used in direct contact with food. Gray liners used to cover biscuits in cooler

14-31-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?

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.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Callahan?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Callahan average of 72.

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

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

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

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