Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
100
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Apr 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader St. Petersburg restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice tea container and step stool in front of front hand wash sink. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Unable to view
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Yellow Bucket of pickles on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Near back ladder for roof access quat at was 0 ppm now 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
74
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Was 0 ppm now 200 ppm
22-43-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Replaced during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Replaced during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at back rack near ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled food debris back sprayer at back prep sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Back sanitizer was 0 ppm now 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
95
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
67
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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. Emailed poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in dinning area soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler, oven handles soiled with food debris. Handles of thawing fridge soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired on 2/1/2023
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees not wearing hair restraint. Employee hair not pulled back. Employee pulled hair back. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under prep table near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned and sanitized microwave interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance on reach in coolers near tea brewer and front counter area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In front counter area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
55
Oct 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went from one area to another while wearing gloves. Touched walk in cooler handle, went back to area to work with food. Employee educated and gloves changed and hands washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in disrepair and missing floor splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink near wait station by front counter ding used for other purposes.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute in dining area has accumulated a mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of microwave near three compartment sink.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside reach in fridge near front counter area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under deep fryer soiled with flour and debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Duke oven in prep area interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with debris in reach in coolers. Door handles in chicken thawing cooler soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front counter reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket in dry storage area.
42-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Thawing cabinet shelves and bottom soiled with discolored liquid.
22-16-4
37
May 17, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
82
Dec 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
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 Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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