Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's latest score is in line with the Zephyrhills average of 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium in bucket greater than 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
86
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets inside reach in cooler behind front counter and clean dishes put on clean dish shelf all soiled with food debris. Employee rewashed dishes and cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Operator could not provide any proof of employee reporting agreements. Provided the pages for her from the training packet. **Warning**
11-04-5
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed employee use only sanitizer to clean hands and return to work. Manager discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-01-4
78
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) sitting out on prep sink, employee put in walk in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (122F - Hot Holding) next to ovens, employee voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 form 5030-104 to manager, she printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Bottom microwave across from ovens
14-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink across from reach in cooler by front counter 75F, sink left on, now at 100F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on table next to chicken, cell phone removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of raw chicken sitting out in back area on prep sink at 49F
06-01-5
47
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 small flies in mop sink 1 fly in office **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by water heater **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook one, inside lid and tap round pans **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In ladies room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
61
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in mop sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both cook line hand sinks. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee cereal and milk next to dressings. Manager put in container **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind fryers and in walk in cooler
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracked and broken tiles along with missing grout throughout kitchen
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper wells on front line with standing water and food debris. Manager emptied wells **Corrective Action Taken**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled
23-03-4
55
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed debris build up on the walk in cooler door handle. Manager had an employee clean the door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shields making the bulbs fragile to break over food.
38-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stored inside each other- wet nesting.
24-08-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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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