Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

6860 S Kanner Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997

American

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Stuart restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jun 23, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch clothes then handled clean fryer basket to serve fries; no hand wash. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-28-4

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw chicken, scratched head then put gloves on and handled clean lids for pans; no hand wash. Operator advised employee to wash hands.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler: sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored since 1 hour. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. Operator placed over stacked portion to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Bodily fluids procedure sent to operator.

11-27-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee hat stored In between condiment containers by drive thru. Operator removed hat. Observed Employee food stored over cooked rice and sauces at walk in cooler. Operator moved employee food to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed- operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler - Rice 46-47F- cold holding- operator states food out of temperature for 30 minutes- left out on counter- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Emailed Big 6 poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries on floor at walk in freezer- operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- by fry station.

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart 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 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.

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