POPEYES 11942
4958 W STATE RD 46, Sanford FL 32771 · 321-926-1400
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2024
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. -provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested less than 150ppm, drained triple sink and refilled, retested 150ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of front counter hot holding units
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in rear prep area used as dump sink, ice present
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shields in walk-in cooler are cracked
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -inspector provided the DBPR Choking First Aid Procedures handout and operator posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of dry goods containers -walk-in cooler black shelves -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -tops of fryers
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -case of raw chicken tenders 34F thawing at room temperature on drain board of prep sink, operator relocated to walk-in cooler
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 3X, 0ppm
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over dry storage area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shields in walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states professional cleaning is scheduled -tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor under self-service beverage station -walk-in cooler floor underneath shelves -floor underneath fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer on equipment pipes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gray thawing rack in walk-in cooler -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. -provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -insides of microwaves across from managers' desk have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers
Hole in or other damage to wall. -base tile missing under silver fire extinguisher
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handwash sink in prep area -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of breading container soiled
Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. -men's bathroom, operator states repairs have been initiated
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.