POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #93
2201 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-239-1922
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 42 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies near back door and around fryers.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026013474 | Feb 9, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2019011436 | Feb 22, 2019 | Mar 21, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Feb 9, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 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 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. When running water in three-compartments sink, Observed wastewater overflow on floor under three-compartments sink, employees walked through the water to get access to mop sink, walk-in cooler, rethermalizer and three-compartments sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. handwash sink at drive thru. Operator fixed the dispenser at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three-compartments sink and mop sink area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At back kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water or very slow draining water in three-compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1 Flour bin. At cook line.
Sep 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand washing sink located near office.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser near reach in cooler for sandwich station unable to dispense paper towels
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin on drive thru window with mold-like substance in the interior.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans stacked on floor tier shelf near soda bib area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler near back door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler near back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken tiles through back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of drink machine near drive thru window and self service station that houses soda nozzles soiled with slime debris.
Sep 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly near back door, employees actively training to eliminate.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding), prepped at 9:30am, 1st temp at 11:15am, employee placed items on ice for rapid cooling. 2nd temp at 12:15pm cut leafy greens 51F, sliced cheese 48F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand washing sink located near office.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser near reach in cooler for sandwich station unable to dispense paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and shredded lettuce inside of walk in cooler not date marked. Employee added date marking
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin on drive thru window with mold-like substance in the interior.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on table next to frozen drink machine, employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top of sugar in dry storage area with single service items. Employee moved bag
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans stacked on floor tier shelf near soda bib area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler near back door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler near back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken tiles through back kitchen area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil in filet flour not stored with handle above the tops of the time\temperature control for safety food. Employee removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with copy of choking poster, sign posted near office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of drink machine near drive thru window and self service station that houses soda nozzles soiled with slime debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups stored in the floor in single service dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in bucket near wet mop sink, employee hung up.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 60 F. Reheated 169 F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees glove inside hand sink near fryers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in back kitchen area near 3 compartment sink
Self service soda area in dinning room shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The backplate of the soda dispenser in the dining area is soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in-cooler gaskets front kitchen area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top shelf near drive in window in kitchen area
Insect control device installed over food stored on shelves holding packages of condiments near drive in window.
Water leaking faucet. At hand sink near office and service window
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large white container on cooksline
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near 3 compartment sink Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies near back door and around fryers.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ice buildup and food debris in walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near microwaves
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container on rollers near fryers not labeled.
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