Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
67
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average is 66, putting Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Chute in dining room.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven across from prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets by cook line. Trouslen cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets by prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior by cook line. Trouslen cooler at the end of cook line. Reach in cooler by prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under racks in dish area. Floor under soda station in back kitchen area. Floor in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
67
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+ operating diluted. Rechecked 200 ppmCorrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink across from drive thru.
29-08-4
67
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. -Gravy 121° - 1st reheat 121° placed on serving line. -Operator is reheating to 165° **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook preparing fried chicken.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - both Blodgett ovens - lower microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - both Blodgett ovens. - exterior of bun toaster **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Traulsen reach in cooler on cooks line.
22-16-4
61
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -person at expo
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Ice chute at drink station in dining area. -Tea urns in Dining area
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - chicken cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dry storage area
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood fliters
23-03-4
58
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Exterior of fryers Exterior of ovens
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers
36-27-5
82
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried shrimp 119F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp held at 119F, operator can not say when prepared, operator discard shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near cooler had no paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing. Bathroom door left opened.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food wearing bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee hair not properly restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tavares?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tavares average of 66.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have averaged around six 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 two times per year on average.
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