POPEYES FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN 3
3285 NW 183 ST, Miami FL 33056
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 7 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.
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018019839 | Mar 5, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to mop sink.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee on cook line unable to tell inspector completed cooking temp for chicken. Inspector went over answer with employee; 165F.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup as scoop for sugar.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to multiple tiles.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to breading station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under leaking vent.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no printed copy.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking vent in kitchen area; not over food prep. Observed bib leaking near mop sink.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket on top of preparation table, also underneath of preparation next to flour container. Operator removed it.
Oct 22, 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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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By chicken station.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By chicken station.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops in standing water next to steam table. Operator removed utensils.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Inside walk in freezer.
Mar 3, 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
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sharon and Whithel with expired certificate.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler fan covers in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with dust.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under the fryers and chicken prep station.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of chicken prep area. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves with food debris.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sharon and Whithel with expired certificate.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the back exit. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both handwashing sink in the kitchen. Operator placed new roll.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed wing containers stored on the floor by the cookline. Operator stored properly.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed season ghost pepper wing (55F - Cold Holding); mild wings (45F-47F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed season ghost pepper wing (55F - Cold Holding); mild wings (45F-47F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of chicken prep area. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lid containers soiled with food debris, walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk-in cooler floor with raw chicken drumsticks under the shelves. Observed drains covered in debris throughout the kitchen, walk in cooler and dry storage room.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed scoops in 77F standing water. Operator removed the scoops.
Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Shelves underneath the unit.
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.