POPEYES
10300 SOUTHSIDE BLVD #3040A, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.658.7388
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Lid to rice bulk container is broken with missing piece. Person in charge states has new one on order.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour missing label in back prep area. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler observed cut lettuce, chicken, cheese, cheese at 46-49F. Ambient temperature of unit 41F during inspection. Person in charge states had door open for extended period. Other items in unit 43F or below.
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler observed cut lettuce, chicken, cheese, cheese at 46-49F. Ambient temperature of unit 41F during inspection. Person in charge states had door open for extended period. Other items in unit 43F or below.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at 500+ppm, person in charge adjusted dispenser and remade to 400ppm.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops at hot well at 130F. Person in charge replaced and retested at 160F.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed establishment using hot holding equipment to thaw commercially processed gravy, Mac and cheese. Unable to thaw as part of "cooking" process since items are being reheated. Person in charge pulled product from unit to thaw in walk in cooler.
Jan 14, 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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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table in back kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans wet nesting at clean dishware storage.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle lid is open during inspection.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several items wet nesting at clean dishware area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk in cooler.
Jan 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink inaccessible to employees due to out of order at time of inspection. Person in charge states has work order in.
Jan 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink tests at 0ppm. Dispenser out of chemical. Person in charge replaced and remade to 150ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At hot holding station potatoes at 100-105F. Temperature on unit at 118F. Person in charge discarded potatoes and began reheating gravy.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink inaccessible to employees due to out of order at time of inspection. Person in charge states has work order in.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers at triple sink wet nesting.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light not functioning in walk in freezer.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at front line at 120F. Person in charge states held on temperature, time for quality. Person in charge discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple pans wet nesting at clean dish area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with food debris buildup. Person in charge cleaned during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at front hand wash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pans of chicken thawing at room temperature.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light in walk in freezer.
Jul 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46, 47, 47. 46. In walk in cooler. Items moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Items in cooler about 3 hours per Person In Charge.
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. Walk in cooler not holding foods to 41 or below.
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46°, 47°, 47°. 46°. In walk in cooler. Items moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Items in cooler about 3 hours per Person In Charge.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to Three compartment sink blocked by large equipment. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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. Walk in cooler not holding foods to 41° or below.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap st base of rear door. Daylight visible.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer by door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
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.