Papa Lou's Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
58
Score
Public records show three inspections at Papa Lou's Kitchen stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “toilet facilities” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Fayetteville average 82, so Papa Lou's Kitchen trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility did not have/was unable to produce a vomit and diarrheal clean up plan with the items required for the plan. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the hand sink in the kitchen was not stocked with hand drying provisions. COS. Paper towels restocked. CA: Hand drying provisions shall be provided at all hand sinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the hand sink in the kitchen was not stocked with soap/hand cleanser. COS. Stocked. CA: Hand cleanser shall be available at all hand sinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed that the hand sink in the kitchen did not have hot water. CA: Hand sinks shall be installed to provide hot and cold water that can be tempered.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed that the mens bathroom door was not self-closing. CA: Bathroom doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.
511-6-1.07(2)(l)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tiles. CA: Facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that the back door does not close all of the way; it catches on the door frame and does not close tightly. CA: Exterior openings shall be tight-fitting and self-closing.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility did not have a certified food safety manager certification posted and the facility was unable to produce one. CA: Facility shall have a certified food safety manager and the certification shall be posted.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that the back door did not close all the way and there are gaps around the front door. CA: Exterior doors shall be tight-fitting and self-closing.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed that the bathroom door was not self-closing. CA: Bathroom doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.
511-6-1.07(2)(l)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed many damaged floor tiles. CA: Facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility did not have a certified food safety manager certification posted and the facility was unable to produce one. CA: Facility shall have a certified food safety manager and the certification shall be posted.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoops without handles being used and stored in the product. COS. Scoops removed. CA: Scoops shall have handles and the handles shall be above the level of the product.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed that the one of the sinks in the kitchen was in disrepair with no water available and a leak under the 3-compartment sink. CA: Plumbing system and fixture shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed that the bathroom door was not self-closing. CA: Bathroom doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.
511-6-1.07(2)(l)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed many damaged floor tiles. CA: Facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papa Lou's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papa Lou's Kitchen on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papa Lou's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “toilet facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papa Lou's Kitchen.
How does Papa Lou's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fayetteville?
Papa Lou's Kitchen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fayetteville average of 82.
Has Papa Lou's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Papa Lou's Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Papa Lou's Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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