POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN&BISC #17
3499 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderdale Lakes FL 33311 · 954.739.5484
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects at front line areas.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects on walls next to exterior door.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at 3 compartment sink at 00 ppm. Operator manual added solution. Correct to 200 ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at batter station. Operator replenished.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler. operator clean standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed accumulation of dirt buildup on floor between ice machine and Delfield biscuit cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease buildup on deep fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. operator removed old labels from containers.
May 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects found on walls in batter station. Operator killed and sanitized areas.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed in-use wiping cloth stored inside hand washing sink at batter station. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water covered floor surface in walk in cooler and next to mop sink. Operator dried water from floor surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Observed takeout aluminum containers not stored inverted to limit contamination. Operator invert containers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed scoops stored in unclean water at 80F.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects at front line areas.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal equipment stored inside hand washing sink at batter station. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in batter station. Operator replenished.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water parallel to water heater and walk in cooler. Operator sweep and dried locations with standing water.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at batter station
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with pickles stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed container to shelf.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a light shield missing next to battery station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator provided.
Ceiling tile missing in dining room above curved booth due to leak in the ceiling.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 16 ceiling tiles with water damage or mold like buildup.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee bottle of water in ice machine bin. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gasket on chicken walk in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed mold like buildup up on floors particularly near 3 compartment sink area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed one fan completely frozen up snd unable to turn. Only other far is banging against ice build up and running slowly.
Walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed, under 3 compartment sink, chicken prep area, etc.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cook line. Operator provided towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tile in kitchen shows damage or is in disrepair.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler at 59°F. Operator just received delivery this am. All delivered items frozen solid. Advised operator to move any thawing items to alternative coolers/freezers. operator had repair technician correct to 41F.
Floor/wall tiles in mop sink area with mold like buildup.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in prep area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup under 3 compartment sink and chicken breading station.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed door frozen shut due to buildup.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - by condensing coils.
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.