POPEYE'S CHICKEN
1865 S UNIVERSITY DR #3-A, Davie FL 33326 · 954.977.5902
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects in batter station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021037326 | Aug 10, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking shortening stored on floor. Employee elevated.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Next to hot holding unit. Operator turned on water.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy chicken (123-130F - Hot Holding); mild chicken pieces (115-122F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature approximately 30 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk-in freezer floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer floor
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Aug 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee manipulating trash bin then proceeded to pull basket out of frying oil without washing hands. Employee washed hands properly.
Live, small flying insects found Observed small flying insect at batter station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at batter station - fillet batter (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee put product in ice bath.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot holding cabinet - fillet batter (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hours, operator discarded at will.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at restroom in front of mop sink.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects in batter station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken wings cold held at 45F in made shift table. Per operator, wings transfer to area 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reposition chicken container in ice bath.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 06/12/2024
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2024Inspection 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gasket on sandwich station.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dried hands on clothes after washing hands, then handle cleaning fry handle. Educated operator of proper hand washing procedures. Employee clean hands, and dried hands with towel.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided Public health policy. Educated operator of public health policy.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch, while preparing food. Employee removed watch.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator re-arranged mop for proper air dry.
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.