Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
64
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to steam table. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to front service windows. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler spiked with food debris and standing water at prep area. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to mop sink. Employee moped clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with food residue inside walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of grease being stored on the floor next to back employee bathroom. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under frying station.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored properly during inspection . **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles with cleaning chemicals not labeled inside employees bathroom.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice inside handwashing sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door handle at walk in freezer soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
67
Jun 5, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under racks at walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed flour container at the breaded area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
82
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on the shelves opposite 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the unisex bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of food residues. Observed for the standing unit **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
74
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on preparation table. Operator moved the sanitizer bucket under preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chickens (123F - Hot Holding) at warming box. As per the operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator discarded the product. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels located next steam table. Operator repaired the dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler in front walk in freezer door. Operator started to clean up the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the sugar. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed on the steam table. Operator adjusted the water . **Corrected On-Site**
10-23-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next front register. And on the employee bathroom located inside the establishment.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned it up. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hanged the mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
47
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cinnamon sugar and butter containers not labeled with common name in sandwich area. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami 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 five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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