POPEYE'S CHICKEN
1501 OHIO AVE, Lynn Haven FL 32444 · 850.265.4450
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
SEP 24
DEC 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed no written procedure. Emailed DBPR's written plan to manager who printed and posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2018007876 | Feb 12, 2018 | Mar 5, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper-well next to hot hold for rice, beans and mashed potatoes not running. Informed manager of dipper well being on to flush food particles away and stated must be on if storing utensils in it. Manager turned on dipper well once told.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of hose at mop sink.
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. Observed no written procedure. Emailed DBPR's written plan to manager who printed and posted.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self-service soda machine with accumulation of black mold-like substance near dispenser nozzles.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken and missing near office.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in food prep area with no hair and beard restraints.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment stored in wet-nesting manner in dish area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exterior door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris in bottom right corner of walk-in cooler. Also observed accumulation of black mold-like substance on fan system in walk-in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 employee drinks in make table reach in cooler. Employee removed drinks.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on the floor in dry storage shed outside. Manager moved boxes to a shelf.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice cooling per manager since 11:39am 73F at 4:39pm.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice cooling per manager since 11:39am 73F at 4:39pm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required on non-chemical side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on and around self service soda machine nozzles.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on door handle and gasket areas of upright biscuit reach in cooler.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping onto floor from ceiling vent behind front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back entry door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf outside walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Dust/flour build up on clean dish self outside office.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back dish/prep area hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on dusty tray on top ice machine. Tray and ice scoop cleaned at time of inspection.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell in prep area off, water 75F. Manager turned on water at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. Grease/residue build up on hot hold shelf in prep area. Dusty tray on top of ice machine.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bathroom cleaner hanging on hand sink by sandwich cooler as you walk in to kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bottom of mop sink not hung to dry. Manager properly stored mop.
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