POPEYES
1285 S MISSOURI AVE STE A, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727-754-6340
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
APR 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies by soda machine not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023047233 | Jul 12, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022018574 | Apr 5, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 25, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching raw chicken while donning gloves touch clean fry basket without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand hygiene techniques.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed item in ice bath. a. sliced cheese (63f - Cold Holding)
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink Employee placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpacks stored next to bags of flour in dry storage area. Manager relocated backpacks
Food ( containers of water to make batter ) not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler. Manager relocated containers of water
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation of chicken. Reviewed with manager. Employee put on a hair net.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back of kitchen area. Reviewed with manager
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Reviewed with manager
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food after touching trash cans. Reviewed with employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. prior to putting gloves on
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands at chicken prep station. Reviewed with employee proper hand washing procedures. Reviewed with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 124 F in warmer. Reviewed with manager. Mashed potatoes reheated in microwave to 167 F
Food-contact surface ( soda nozzles) soiled with black substance buildup at drive thru area. Reviewed with manager. Employee cleaned nozzles
Manager or person in charge ( Candace, Yvette )lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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. Unable to provide training records for employees : Reviewed with manager.FS: Proof of training for each food service employee shall include the name of the trained employee, the date of birth of the trained employee, the date the training occurred, and the approved food safety training program used.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation of chicken. Reviewed with manager. Employee put on a hair net.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back of kitchen area. Reviewed with manager
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Reviewed with manager
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line used to store raw chicken
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect on window sill in exit door area - manager removed flying insect
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in hand wash sink near drive thru.. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area - employee placed paper towels in dispenser
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Popeyes has state approved program but cannot provide required employee information : the date of birth of the trained employee, and the date the training occurred
Clean equipment/dish ware ( scoop for flour) stored next to handwash exposed to splash. Employee moved scoop to triple sink to clean
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Discussed with manager - employees removed bracelets
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues opposite oven
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch soiled walk-in cooler door handle with gloves on, then engage in food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves. Educated operator on proper hand-hygiene procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From hot holding warmer near front counter. chicken wings (120F - Hot Holding); chicken drummies (122F - Hot Holding); chicken nuggets (122F - Hot Holding) Operator discarded items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine diffusers located at drive-thru and customer dining room, soiled. Ice machine chute on soda machine in crust dining area soiled with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to fat-fryer has chicken batter inside bowl.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handle soiled with debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in dish area soiled with dust.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in near three-compartment sink rusted.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-In cooler door near front counter soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container stored on shelf near three-compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer solution located near drive-thru, reading 0ppm Operator discarded sanitizer solution. Re test quaternary solution 100ppm
Jul 13, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen are soiled with grease and dust debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double ovens behind hot holding area have built up food debris. Microwave ovens by walk in cooler have built up food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area are soiled with dust and grease debris.
Jul 12, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 4 live flies by soda machine not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 6 dead flies in window sills of dining room area. 11 dead flies along wall area of soda machine. 2 dead flies in corner of dry goods storage area. Employee remove and sanitized the area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by walk in cooler used to dump ice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen are soiled with grease and dust debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap between glass doors on South side entrance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double ovens behind hot holding area have built up food debris. Microwave ovens by walk in cooler have built up food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area are soiled with dust and grease debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled. Manager labeled appropriately.
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.