Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Among Okeechobee restaurants, the typical score is 81; Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
86
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator washed off dirty container and then went and touched clean scissors and scoop. Manager educated employee and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator stated she will do a maintenance request. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fixtures at cooking oil and soda mixer soiled.
36-50-4
67
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: as dump sink in chicken breading area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at chicken prep fry station. Operator states will be cleaned . **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: throughout kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dish washing area.
36-27-5
70
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at drive through. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect on blue ice scoop holder at ice machine. One at breading area. Three at cup storeage area . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: One fly at triple sink. One at trash can. Operator has eco lab coming . **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at drive through. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Waste management is bringing new dumpster. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
67
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 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 small flying insect on blue ice scoop holder at ice machine. One at breading area. Three at cup storeage area . **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. One new employee did not have. General manager will get her to sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at drive through. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in male restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in back area. **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
52
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pint size coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding), made Thursday. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. S.A.
53B-02-5
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. One employee did not have signed. Operator had employee sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at chicken prep station.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in plastic bag in prep sink with water, not running: raw chicken (35F - thawing ). Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at the triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at chicken prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at chicken prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over juice in walk in cooler. Operator removed juice and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at tea making station. One small flying insect at dry storage. One small flying insect at triple sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item stored in hand wash sink by chicken prep area and at back area .Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Manager signed and will have employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates for all employees not dated. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at chicken prep area. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at the triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at drive through. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at chicken prep area. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at sandwich toaster and at the triple sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
27
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three small flying insects in chicken breading area. Operator whisked out small flying insects, that were not landing on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7234
53B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair door to make restroom does not lock. Operator has purchased lock, and will install. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, walk in cooler gasket soiled. Operator cleaned gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping.. Operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at prep area, mop sink and at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Okeechobee average of 81.
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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