Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
78
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Black beans in walk in cooler less than half a pan no date marking. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid closed **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person open drink on shelf in back dry storage area over poultry batter. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gray-black substance around soda nozzles On drink station in drink lobby and drive thru
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed by employee **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
86
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled racks in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in areas of the establishment. Odor in walk in cooler.
36-64-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers
23-24-4
86
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Havarti cheese in flip top cooler next to deep fryer station was 63F. Person in charge indicated cooler was not operating correctly and discarded the cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot Water dispenser located next to walk in freezer has heavy oxidation on dispenser nozzle. Tea dispenser next to drive through window is soiled on the dispenser nozzle.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from triple sink. Person in charge added towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on white containers on drying rack next to triple sink and metal containers above triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in Refrigerator next to cooking station has torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler next to grilling station is soiled along the area between the hinges. Gaskets on reach in freezer next to cook station is soiled.
23-03-4
52
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. missing paper towels at dispenser. Kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling tiles. Rear kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on drying rack wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Walk in cooler. , kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled scoop container.
10-12-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris in cleaned pans. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
55
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of self service ice machine next to soda fountain has soiled chute, visible with light and mirror looking straight up chute
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large metal part stored in hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup beginning on pipes
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on drying rack wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple equipment door handles including walk in cooler have soiled residue accumulation on topside and inside where fingers touch handle to pull door open
23-24-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have averaged around four 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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