POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS
3051 W ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach FL 33069 · 954.973.6001
Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect on bus tub cover. Operator killed and placed bus cover to be washed.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect on bus tub cover. Operator killed and placed bus cover to be washed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed red beans and rice (120-132F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and women's bathroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Delfield reach in freezer
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 5 gallon buckets stored together with moisture between them. Operator placed at three compartment sink to be rewashed and sanitized.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor by mop sink area operator was replacing the vacuum breaker.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer 50 Ppm. Operator discarded made new solution rechecked 200 Ppm.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pans of spicy chicken (50F - Cold Holding); mild chicken (50F - Cold Holding) on speed rack. Per operator held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator split chicken into separate pans.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese pc (130-145F - Hot Holding)per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf next microwave above prep table Employee removed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under and in front of walk in freezer. Ice machine pipe is disconnected from unit.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic tube attached to and inside hand wash sink at back kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout establishment including walk in cooler. Operator began cleaning process.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away at cook line. Operator re ran water to drain food particles properly.
Observed women's Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice cheese (47-57F - Cold Holding) in over stack plastic container in double pan not in contact with ice. Removed from walk-in cooler and placed at station. Held out of temperature less than four hours. Not portion or prepared today.Operator placed ice in container and removed some excess cheese slices.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mild fried chicken (122-132F - Hot Holding) chicken filet (133F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Employee re fried chicken. Rechecked 185F,195F
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing togo orders.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of three compartment sink area. Employee mop area.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above three compartment sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of three compartment sink Observed standing water in walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed water turned off at dipper well
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Delfield reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand washing sink in back prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at back prep area. Operator replaced towels.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water along the back area of kitchen and under and around 3 compartment sink area. Operator mopped.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78F. Operator discarded water.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve cups not inverted. Operator inverted cups.
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.