Popeyes

2015 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935

American

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Popeyes, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Melbourne restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door cooler next to walk in missing door. Not being used. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Mar 27, 2026

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding)chicken filet (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding); chicken filet (50F - Cold Holding) advised manager to keep walk in freezer door open to keep foods below 41F until repair can be made **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 72F. **Warning**

27-24-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to triple sink. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. No hot water at mop sink. **Warning**

27-25-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Corner at corner next to ice machine. And corner if kitchen next to steam table **Warning**

36-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door cooler next to walk in missing door. Not being used. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Mop sink not draining, standing water. **Warning**

29-20-5

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at 2 front handwash sink. Shift manager states gm went to the store to get soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to triple sink

36-03-4

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in drive thru and hand sink by door to kitchen no paper towels.

31B-02-4

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By fryers

36-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. On display is expiration 4/1/24

50-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above the ovens

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Next unannounced inspection per Kim supervisor on duty.

35A-02-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled above fryers

23-03-4

Apr 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink no hot water, maintenance working to resolve issue **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Popeyes most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes is inspected around three times per year on average.

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