POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #9
20690 NW 2 AVE, North Miami FL 33169
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 14 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 24
FEB 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall behind the chicken prep station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $860
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025005711 | Sep 30, 2024 | Apr 14, 2025 | $160 |
| 1--2022020562 | Feb 25, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | $200 |
| 1--2019036550 | May 29, 2019 | Aug 29, 2019 | $300 |
| 1--2019029715 | Apr 29, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located near window. Operator removed during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler out side near ice machine kitchen.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. By the 3 compartment sink.
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8+ live flies on the wall by the handwashing sink and chicken prep station.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the wall behind the chicken prep station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By the 3 compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen.
Mar 18, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 4 ceiling tiles missing in the lobby.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the warewashing area and walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under the fryers and chicken seasoning station.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and the walk in cooler.
Sep 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
Sep 13, 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 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout the establishment with accumulated dust.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and the walk in cooler.
Sep 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy chicken (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler. As per operator noticed the ambient temperature of the walk in cooler at 45F at 11am, technician was called. Advised operator to put items in the walk in freezer until unit is fixed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy chicken (127F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the fryers for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Observed rice and beans (127F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (133F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding unit for less than 2 hours, as per operator. As per company policy all items were discarded.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout the establishment with accumulated dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under the soda machine by the drive thru window, and 1 dead roach by the ovens.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and the walk in cooler.
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler, in front of warewashing area and by the ovens.
Aug 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches by the storage room next to ovens.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler, in front of warewashing area and by the ovens.
Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the handwashing sink by the office. Operator placed new.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above the chicken batter area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches by the storage room next to ovens.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler, in front of warewashing area and by the ovens.
Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed establishment with the floor soiled with food debris.
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tender (118F - Hot Holding) stored in the warmer for less than 40 minutes, as per company policy item was discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler with accumulation of food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the handwashing sink by the office.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer, technician is working on the unit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in prep area. Manager added.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable due to grout missing between tiles.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of poultry batter being stored on floor in prep area. Chef moved to shelf.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use wet paper towel used under cutting board. Manager removed.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Manager cleaned.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Manager instructed employee to clean.
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.