Popeyes #13796
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
70
Score
Popeyes #13796, located at 13445 Northwest Fwy in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 23, 2025. This inspection identified seven minor violations, including issues with food handler certifications and the proper use of hair restraints. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections.
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Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 3, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
May 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint (003)
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 29, 2023
Routine Inspection (001)
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Violations — Oct 23, 2025 Inspection
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
20-21.08(f)
Jewelry and nail polish. while preparing food, unless wearing intact gloves, a food employee may not wear artificial polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. while preparing food, a food employee may not wear any jewelry, including medical identification jewelry, on their arms or hands. this subsection does not apply to a plain ring such as a band style ring.
20-21.08(g)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Cleaning frequency. dry cleaning. surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food not cleaned in equipment such as ice bins, beverage dispensing nozzles, enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. this subsection does not apply when dry cleaning methods are used as specified in subitems a and b of this item.
20-21.11(a)(08)c[04]
Openings. outside openings not protected against the entrance of insects by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors / walls / ceilings / tight-fitting, self-closing doors, kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects / other means.
20-21.21(b)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Substantial (Critical)
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General (Minor)
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