Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
35
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 8, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's 35 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly crawling on exterior of ice machine lid in back of kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Bottles containing bleach and soap stored on shelf above clean dishes in dry storage area. 2. Toner cartridges stored on shelf above sauce and soda syrups in dry storage area. Inspector had an employee move the chemicals away during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection after splitter added to mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee at cookline entered the kitchen from outside, handled the fryer basket handles and put on gloves without first washing hands. Inspector stopped the employee and had him wash his hands before continuing to work at the cookline **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at handwash sink at end of cookline.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with beard working at cookline and handling food without wearing a beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. White container with chipped corner in-use with food at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall with exposed insulation at mip sink in back of kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can available near handwash sink at front counter.
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of bins throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. 2. Interior of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use lids stored directly on floor in kitchen. Employee removed the box from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor under and around equipment throughout kitchen heavily soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
35
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they had the coleslaw outside of refrigeration at 9:30 this morning to fill cups with coleslaw. Employee stated the coleslaw has not been removed from the walk-in cooler since.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they had the coleslaw outside of refrigeration at 9:30 this morning to fill cups with coleslaw. Employee stated the coleslaw has not been removed from the walk-in cooler since. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer stored hanging from ladder in back of kitchen. Manager added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor near back door of kitchen. 2. One dead roach on floor below fountain machine at front counter. Inspector had an employee sweep both during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked plastic pan lids on storage shelf in back of kitchen. Manager discarded the lids during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Hood filters above fryers soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old dried flour stuck to several metal pan lids on clean dish rack in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor below shelving at cookline soiled with spilled oil. 2. Floor inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris.
36-50-4
47
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents on ceiling near walk-in freezer soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on concrete and on grass near dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on several boxes inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old breading stuck to several metal pans and lids on clean dish rack in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open.
33-16-4
74
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below dry storage shelf in back of kitchen. Three dead roaches on floor below fountain machine in customer seating area. All were cleaned up and discarded during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
95
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from putting of stock to preparing food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave next to ice machine. Nozzles of hot water dispenser next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in front of walk-in freezer.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach next to water heater in front of walk-in freezer.
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buns stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Employee placed buns on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind soda nozzles of soda machine in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on shelf in front of walk-in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Dec 8, 2025. 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 Williston?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Williston average of 72.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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