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POPEYES FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN 2

2490 NW 79 ST, Miami FL 33147

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 5 visits since December 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2315238
Grade history
DEC 23
JUL 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in preparation area, red beans. (47F - Cold Holding); rice (47F - Cold Holding According to the manager over 3 hours ago. Employee stored product inside walk in cooler for rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing next to service window. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly at handwashing sink next to service window.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers on top 3 compartment sink wet nesting. Employee removed and dried metal containers during inspection.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under ice machine inside dry storage area.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler. Also observed floor soiled at preparation area.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at prep area. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with food debris in back preparation area, Employee cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks at dining area.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside dry storage room.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with flour next to back preparation area.
Basic/36-73-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to steam tables, manager provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly, put of batteries.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on the floor next to walk in freezer. Manager moped the floor dry during inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris at preparation area.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed left side of ice maker machine soiled with white substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Next to walk in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in preparation area, red beans. (47F - Cold Holding); rice (47F - Cold Holding According to the manager over 3 hours ago. Employee stored product inside walk in cooler for rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled with food debris at preparation table.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed stained ceiling tile on top of beverage station.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to ice machine in dry storage area and front of walk-in freezer.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of pickles being stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Employee stored product properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hose coming out ice machine draining water.
Basic/29-03-4
Dec 21, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door Handles in reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation

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.