POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #112
613 N 14 ST, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352-326-3553
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Mashed potatoes 126f. Less than 4 hours. Manager reheated.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Speed racks in walk in cooler.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. -Plumber arrived before end of inspection and fixed issue.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -All hand sinks. Plumber arrived and fixed issue.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Walk in freezer door in disrepair.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
No hot running water at mop sink. -Plumber arrived and fixed issue.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour at breading station.
Aug 11, 2025□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Chicken tender warming box.
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer over paper towels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dish shelf by three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -At kitchen entrance and by office.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Chicken tender warming box.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -On cook line.
Water draining onto floor surface. -Pipe busted in wall underneath hand sink by steam wells.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Mashed potatoes 126f. Less than 4 hours. Manager reheated.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over breading station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone over steam tables.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under microwaves. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep table by salt.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Rear chicken hot box.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Rear prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Rear prep room. -Dry storage. -Walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Top of hot water heater. -Exterior of breading containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Chicken in standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flour scoops.
Ceiling tile missing. -Over warewash area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Flour scoop holder. -Speed racks in walk in cooler.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -By chicken prep area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Corner of dry storage.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -By ice machine. -In front of fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk container.
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.