POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN
2825 N MILITARY TRL, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561-689-7767
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately One small live flying insect landing on container with buttermilk batter See stop sale
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026030178 | Feb 26, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2024046731 | Jul 15, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2019064437 | Dec 19, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken then touched button on fryer to turn off timer; no handwash Employee washed hands and sanitized equipment
Live, small flying insects found Approximately One small live flying insect landing on container with buttermilk batter See stop sale Approximately One small live flying insect landing on sugar container then on clean gloves and then on clean empty container used to store breaded chicken Approximately One small live flying insect at three compartment sink landing on clean deep metal containers Approximately Two small live flying insects landing on boxes for single service cups Operator sanitized equipment and attempted to remove flying insects
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately One small live flying insect landing on container with buttermilk batter See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: chicken tenders (127F - Hot Holding) as per operator stored since 30 minutes ago Over stacked Operator voluntarily disposed chicken tenders
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink Advised operator to attach a vacuum breaker at mop sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to wash scrapper Operator removed and place in three compartment sink
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled pan(s) of raw chicken at breading station and then handled lid of ice machine, ice scoop, and ice bucket to scoop ice without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then moved ice scoop and bucket to be washed rinsed and sanitized at triple sink, cleaned and sanitized ice machine lid, washed hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; sliced havarti cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled in pan on make top for less than 1 hour, moved overfilled portion to reach in cooler.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line hot holding cabinet; cooked macaroni and cheese (128F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (130F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items reheated prior to being portioned and held in cabinet less than 1 hour, moved to be reheated to 165F.
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live, small flying insects flying around/landing in batter/egg wash/pans. See Stop Sale. 2 live, small flying insects in kitchen, flying around/landing on prep table.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live, small flying insects flying around/landing in batter/egg wash/pans. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At triple sink; raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in sink at room temperature for 5 hours. At upright stainless reach in cooler; Shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler for 6 hours. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At triple sink; raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in sink at room temperature for 5 hours. At upright stainless reach in cooler; Shredded cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler for 6 hours. See Stop Sale. At Breading station raw; chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); raw boneless chicken wings(47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held for 1 hour, added ice/moved to walk-in cooler.
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Upright stainless; coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler on bottom shelf with multiple sheet trays above blocking airflow for less than 1 hour, moved to walk-in cooler and covered with ice.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added food preparation area and reduced bathroom size; per plan review no remodel application/plans have been submitted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink; spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 3/4 full Liquid Cleaner container stored on ice machine. Manager removed the container.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personnel water bottle stored with and above food in upright cooler. Mananger moved bottle to bottom shelf
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.