Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

11401 Pines Blvd Ste 490, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
American
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's latest score of 95 sits above the Pembroke Pines average of 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink block with garbage container. Operator relocate container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled.
02D-01-5
74
Oct 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Oct 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 1 live roach underneath desk at office area. Note: Office area next to storage area and front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 1 dead roach underneath front counter. -Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage area next to coco cola syrup boxes . Note: Operator cleaned and sanitized areas where dead roach were found. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
78
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp and fish stored over French Fries in reach in freezer. Operator relocate French Fries **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with food containers. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on takeout containers in dry storage area. Operator relocate purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean food containers stored on floor at dishwashing area. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
61
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 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 needed at mop sink where splitter added.
29-42-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 2 employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean food containers stored on floor underneath wash hand sink. Operator removed and stored safely. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
67
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. "Big 6" Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes 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 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.