POPEYE'S CHICKEN
1302 W 15 ST, Panama City FL 32401 · 850.785.8845
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
JUL 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Chicken juice from thawing chicken drains out of walk-in cooler to drain outside, pipe broken, liquid on ground. No actively draining liquids observed at time of inspection. Manager removed chicken from drain table inside walk-in to prevent further drainage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024048617 | Aug 9, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
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. Left a copy.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the heating system to keep the spicy chicken hot above 135 F is not working.
Ice buildup in walk in cooler and walk-in freezer.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Season on the cook line not labeled.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 pans of Ghost pepper wings at 47 and 49 degrees. Container of white rice at 47 all dated July 9, 2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 pans of Ghost pepper wings at 47 and 49 degrees. Container of white rice at 47 all dated July 9, 2025.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water,cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed liquid chicken juice on the floor in the outside walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed some cooking grease cubes stored on floor and food items stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water. Manager turned water back on.
Water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cole slaw in low boy reach in cooler at 50F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cole slaw in low boy reach in cooler at 50F.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in the bottom of the make table reach in cooler.
Aug 9, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Chicken juice from thawing chicken drains out of walk-in cooler to drain outside, pipe broken, liquid on ground. No actively draining liquids observed at time of inspection. Manager removed chicken from drain table inside walk-in to prevent further drainage.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near prep area by walk-in cooler.
Exterior door by bathrooms has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under water heater.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of make table soiled around vents on sandwich station.
Objectionable odors outside behind chicken walk-in cooler.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind dish machine and back prep table,
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under water heater, and between fry station and drive through window. Trash built up under equipment under ice machine and dunnage racks near back door.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under three compartment sink. Manager unclogged drain at time of inspection.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee take out trash, then scoop ice to make batter. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under water heater and by dish pit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of food debris on walk-in cooler shelf, and on ledge around chicken sandwich station make table. All areas cleaned at time of inspection.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee with no hair restraint. Manager gave them a hair net.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 5 tiles missing on floor in kitchen in front of fryer.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer tested at 500+ppm. Manager made new solution. Corrected to 200ppm quaternary.
Employee personal food not properly segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food above shredded cheese in walk-in cooler. Manager had food moved to bottom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under water heater.
Water and algae like substance pooling up between building and bushes near dining room.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.