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POPEYE'S FRIED CHICKEN #18

1000 N MIAMI BCH BLVD, North Miami Beach FL 33162

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2325375
Grade history
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly next to the drive thru window and 2 live flies in the warewashing area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed front handwashing sink with no hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed bread crumbs with cracked lid.
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (65F - Cold Holding) as per operator less than one hour. Observed manager discard during inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ice machine in disrepair.
Basic/14-74-7
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager displayed during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near ice machine kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around Mop sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Insect control device installed over food preparation area: Prep area above the steam table with gravy, cooked rice and mashed potatoes stored inside. Drive thru area: above sauces. Observed the device plugged in with the light on during the inspection. Operator unplugged during the inspection.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle with grease on the handle. Employee cleaned during the inspection.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Over water heater.
Basic/36-36-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around the mop sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license in office displayed 10/1/2024.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the back of the wear-washing area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulated dust. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the walk in cooler. Time Extended
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over a preparation area in the kitchen.
Basic/35B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Observed bug zapper over a preparation area in the kitchen. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly next to the drive thru window and 2 live flies in the warewashing area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler and by the mop sink.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper over a preparation area in the kitchen.
Basic/35B-02-4/Warning
Observed an objectionable odors where the ice machine is located and in the ware washing area.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) stored by the service window, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 30, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4

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.