Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen

2580 N State Road 7, Hollywood, FL 33021

American

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Hollywood restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom.

31B-04-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain line at hand sink by fryers leaking. **Repeat Violation**

29-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open box of foil bags on floor in back storage area.

25-05-4

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink by end of fryer line.

27-16-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table under microwave in back kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water handle on hand sink by fryer line stripped.

29-11-4

Mar 29, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 28, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) 2 live small flying insects in prep area away from the kitchen. 2) 2 live small flying insects next to Drive through away from kitchen. 3) 1 small flying insect in kitchen. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Delfield- ; Shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen. **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in Fries Freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind oven **Warning**

36-27-5

Oct 17, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 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. -Observed additional vacuum breaker missing at mop sink where splitter added.

29-42-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shrimp stored over French Fries in Delfield freezer. Operator relocate raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepairs. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -Observed flour container lid broken.

14-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers lids stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in walk in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Aug 11, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen- observed hand washing sink- being blocked by metal rack.

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed kitchen knife between wall and 3 compartment sink. Operator removed kitchen knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen prep table between Delfield cooler and bunn tea brewer- observed employee opened cup of beverage and water bottle on prep table. Operator removed employee cup of beverage and water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen.

How does Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeye's 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 Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.

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