POPEYES CHICKEN & BISUITS #94
5156 S DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33611
Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ 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.
AUG 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on spray nozzle at triple sink. Operator destroyed roach and cleaned and sanitized during inspection. - Observed 1 live roach on leg of clean dish shelf in prep room next to triple sink. - Observed 1 live roach on wall behind triple sink Administration complaint for vermin recommended
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk rice at time of inspection
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed missing outlet cover in mop sink with exposed white wire at time of inspection.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on large metal food containers stored on shelves in prep room at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Floor soiled around large carbon dioxide tank by back door at time of inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad at beginning of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on squeeze bottle stored on shelf in prep room at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from sprayer faucet on triple sink at time of inspection.
Jul 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. Observed soiled ceiling vents during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair feasting during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris/trash around equipment in kitchen. Floors soiled behind storage shelves in dry storage area next to walk in freezer
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop buckets at time of inspection. Operator moved mops to dry properly
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed sunlight from outside coming through the bottom of the back door by the mop closet area
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed behind dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 small flies around soda bibs in kitchen. - Observed 5 small flies flying near large Co2 tank and mop sink by back door Administration complaint for vermin recommended
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on spray nozzle at triple sink. Operator destroyed roach and cleaned and sanitized during inspection. - Observed 1 live roach on leg of clean dish shelf in prep room next to triple sink. - Observed 1 live roach on wall behind triple sink Administration complaint for vermin recommended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a mold like substance behind drink nozzle on soda fountain in togo area. - Shelves in walk in soiled with food debris.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed sunlight from outside coming through the bottom of the back door by the mop closet area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed white food debris on floor of freezer during inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed behind dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee drop headphones on ground, pick up, drink then go to line to work without washing hands.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. At time of inspection manager printed out educational package and had employees sign employee knowledge sheet.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bulk container not labeled. Operator labeled container during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cooling units with soiled handles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed at beginning of inspection that posted license was out of date. Spoke with operator. Current license will be posted.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees personal ranch kept in walk-in cooler with restaurant food. Operator disposed of the ranch.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on togo containers in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed around machinery in kitchen. Under front cook line accumulation of soil and debris.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth bucket stored on prep table next to food. Operator moved bucket during inspection.
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