POPEYES CHICKEN 12050
2175 HIGHWAY 484, Ocala FL 34473 · 352-484-1800
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2024
OCT 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in front counter area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018030798 | Jun 5, 2018 | Jul 5, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee doing dishes, jumped to front line and handled food and clean equipment, no hand wash occurred. Manager addressed situation with employee.
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 proof of training due to lack of computer access.
Feb 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched hair then continued to box chicken without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee picked up towel from floor then picked up basket to fill with cooked chicken without first washing hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in ware wash area soiled with dust.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Bags of trash hanging over top pf dumpster Bags of trash, cardboard, and food packaging on pad around dumpster.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bags of breading stored on rack under hand wash sink near triple sink.
Ice bucket stored on improperly between uses. Two ice buckets not inverted on top of ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in ware wash area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays on shelf near drive thru window.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken pulled from fryer 144F-148F. Employee voluntarily discarded six pieces of chicken.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee on cookline scratched head and continued to put on gloves and pull chicken from fryer without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee pulled fry's up from fryer after having hands on hips without washing hands.
Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on hand, finger or wrist without a single-use glove over an impermeable cover such as a bandage, finger cot or stall covering the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Female employee bagging food and making drinks with open sore on left hand.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese on front line time marked from 10:11-2:11. Time now is 2:30, manager discarded pan of cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Cheese on front line time marked from 10:11-2:11. Time now is 2:30, manager discarded pan of cheese.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female manager opened box of chicken to add more with long painted nails.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.) Nozzle on hot water machine has a build up of brown substance. 2.) black substance on back wall of ice bin.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water off at sink on cookline. Manager turned on during this inspection.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women's room has no toilet paper
No hot water provided at handwash sink/three-compartment sink/mop sink. 1.)Handwashing sink near drive thru 74F. 2.) Handwashing sink in ware wash area 83F. 3.) Handwashing sink on cookline 82F. 4.) Triple sink 83F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in restroom has a large amount of dust.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign on sink at cookline missing.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black trays on dry storage shelf.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Opened case of trash bags on top of bag in a box soda.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucets leaking on the following: 1.) Handwashing sink on cookline. 2.) Handwashing sink in ware wash area. 3.) Nozzle at triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One on front line. Manager discarded
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flies in front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler between front counter warmers: cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in reach-in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Gravy reheating in microwave with no lid.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle on kitchen hot water machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink across from walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour out of container ne t to fryers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on kitchen prep table across from office.
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over fryers.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor in dry storage area next to three compartment sink.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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