Popeyes
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Popeyes, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Popeyes' latest score of 100 sits above the Wesley Chapel average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 2, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above fryers on cookline Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soils with old grease build up
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of sauces stored on floor in dry storage room Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up along floor of walkin freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in walkin cooler Employee voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women bathroom.
32-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Portion cups and lids stored on floor in outside storage
25-05-4
86
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets door soiled
23-03-4
95
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Sep 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (107F - Hot Holding) Observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
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 to operator Observed manager print and post **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator Corrected-observed employees complete **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on service line Observed employee place hair net on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin cooler on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor in chicken prep area
36-64-5
55
Nov 17, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Triple Sink quaternary sanitizer <100ppm. Manager remade to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
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. Red Beans 118F at 10:15am. Put in warmer at 8am. Manager put in microwave to reheat quickly. Discussed reheating parameters with manager. Recheck 170F **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cooler next to steam table soiled. Shelves of cooler by drive thru soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated dust by dry storage area. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
64
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice box at soda machine in drive thru soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in womens bathroom. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor under fryers soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manager had employee start to remove some of ice buildup. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.
How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Popeyes most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes have averaged around two 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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