POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 12642
2996 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 16 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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JAN 26
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AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Evidence of sewage overflow surrounding the lift station causing wetness and objectionable odors.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2026008254 | Jan 8, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stained ceiling tiles. This violation addressed previous inspection. Several tiles replaced.
Aug 18, 2026Inspection 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. Two hand sinks missing towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to ceiling tiles in lobby.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. AC condensation dripping on dining room counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwashing area.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. Observe mac and cheese, hot holding at 125°F for less than four hours. Operator began to reheat mac and cheese during time of inspection.
Jan 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Evidence of sewage overflow surrounding the lift station causing wetness and objectionable odors.
Jan 12, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Evidence of sewage overflow surrounding the lift station causing wetness and objectionable odors.
Jan 9, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Evidence of sewage overflow surrounding the lift station causing wetness and objectionable odors.
Jan 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Evidence of sewage overflow surrounding the lift station causing wetness and objectionable odors.
Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near three compartment sink.
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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11-26-1 Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5 Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Priority: Intermediate
12B-07-4 Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. Priority: Basic
25-05-4 Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go drink bags stored in box stored on floor in dry storage area. Priority: Basic
40-06-5 Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of microwave in kitchen area. Priority: Basic
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. At breading stations - pans of raw chicken stored with lids since 11:30am and 12:30am -5:30 pm not changed and lids heavily soiled.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dough scraper stored in sink across from 3 compartment sink. Employee removed utensil from sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on pipes, walls and floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice near drive thru area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 79F.
Self-closing device on men's bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Women's Bathroom door in disrepair. Locked from the inside, no key available to unlock from the outside.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding cold holding for less than 4 hours: Coleslaw 51F. Operator placed food inside walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair/cracked in ware washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken sitting in sink to thaw. Operator ran water over during time of inspection.
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bread toaster accumulated with grease and food debris. Observed soda machine surface soiled at drive thru.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked in front of three compartment sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside both microwaves next to food warmer.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not dispensing at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at hand was sink in fryer area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near hand wash sink in fryer area. GM placed trash can at hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Also observed soda dispenser housing at drive thru with mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on inserts in ware washing area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids stored upright in drive thru. GM stored properly during inspection.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in sandwich make station.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink. GM stored to dry properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers that were drying near prep sink. GM removed labels.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket of water. GM stored inverted.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed. Chicken tenders, spicy tenders, nuggets in walk in cooler that were thawed more than 24 hours no date marking. Employee placed date marking stickers on each item.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease and debris.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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