Popeyes

1713 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

American

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2024, Popeyes has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Popeyes on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook wearing gloves breaded raw chicken then handled coking utensils. Removed gloves, wiped hands on pants then put on new gloves then handled Ready-To-Eat Chicken bins at front prep area and put freshly cooked Chicken in bins.

12A-07-5

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

42-01-4

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 29, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast cooked to 130F and 150F, manager instructed to place back and cooked for 3 more minutes, chicken reached 202F. **Corrected On-Site**

03C-44-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer installed at the non-chemical side of the splitter.

29-42-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near walk-in freezer, employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the chicken station, observed spatula handle in direct contact with the shortening, Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At the prep area, sanitizer bucket on floor, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jan 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Popeyes most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Popeyes have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Popeyes 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 inspected?

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

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