POPEYE'S FRIED CHICKEN
576 W HICKPOOCHEE AVE, Labelle FL 33935 · 863-674-4919
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Emailer manager Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice by drive up window.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed unlidded employee beverage cup above prep table next to the fryers.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scooped handle in contact with flour in the in use bulk bin.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of black substance inside ice chute in the dining room. Operator had employee clean the dispenser while the inspection was ongoing cleaned before inspection finished.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door handle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle of walk in cooler door in disrepair, a sliver of aluminum/metal stuck in my finger when I opened the door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing floor tiles by 3 compartment sink. Operator states they have a work order in for repairs.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing and serving food while wearing bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Operator provided hair restraint while inspection was on going.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear fire exit from the kitchen is dead bolted locked.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic area of lemonade machine located at the front counter with black mold like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on walk in cooler door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils next to steam table in standing water of 84F. Operator cleaned standing water and replaced with 200 F water.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed Dipperwell water not turned on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed marked fire exit door in kitchen dead bolted and locked.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice handle scoop in contact with ice at drive through register. Operator moved ice scoop
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at rear of building. Operator closed lid.
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.