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POPEYE'S CHICKEN & BISCUIT

78 W BLUE HERON BLVD, Riviera Beach FL 33404 · 561.841.8551

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6012021
Grade history
JAN 25
FEB 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 8 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around food preparation area(s) landing on prep table(s)/food contact surfaces/equipment and closed containers of food. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025029165Feb 18, 2025Apr 22, 2025$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink at frying station used for purposes other than handwashing- gloves and ice cubes inside; Removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee using cellphone, put in pocket then put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At upright stainless reach in cooler; shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held on bottom shelf of reach in cooler, fan unit blocked by multiple trays of biscuits blocking airflow for less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 8 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around food preparation area(s) landing on prep table(s)/food contact surfaces/equipment and closed containers of food. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 19, 2025 · Approximately 6 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around cook line landing on equipment, utensils, trashcan. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects. Admin Complaint
Feb 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Employee touched visibly soiled equipment and garbage can and then handled raw chicken while preparing and cooking without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 8 live, small flying insects in kitchen flying around food preparation area(s) landing on prep table(s)/food contact surfaces/equipment and closed containers of food. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Jan 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Cookline; Employee handled raw chicken then handled clean utensils without removing gloves and washing hands. Advised operator, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At Steam Table; Macaroni and cheese (133F - Hot Holding); red beans and rice (121F - Hot Holding) Per operator both items held at steam table for less than an hour Advised to reheat to 165+F. Operator reheated both items to 165+F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Email poster
Intermediate/11-27-4
Jan 2, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line, boneless chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper hot holding parameters. Operator discarded item.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. At kitchen, bag of sugar stored on floor. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sandwich station - harvarti (41F-60F) overfilled container under 4 hours - operator split and moved to cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing pad in sandwich station hand sink - operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired January of 2023.
Intermediate/53B-05-5

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