POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #130
430 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904-272-0873
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 18 visits since July 2023
NOV 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly at drive thru area. Observed one fly in dry storage room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025091328 | Oct 2, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | $400 |
| 5--2023037072 | Apr 25, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
18 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and surrounding ceiling tiles throughout the establishment have black mold-like substance.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding)in small flip top reach in cooler. Per operator, cheeses placed in unit approximately 1.5 hours prior. Cheeses moved to another cold holding unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink threaded faucet, vacuum breaker missing where green hose is installed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at back prep table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing at fryers, triple sink, in walk in cooler, prep area and at cooler door at breading station. Also, no cove molding in walk in cooler.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple vents and ceiling tiles throughout establishment with black mold-like substance. Operator states tiles are on order and due to arrive beginning of January. Walls to left of fryers, at small flip top reach in cooler and at triple sink are soiled. Floor under fryers is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed on back of fans in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster conveyor with grease and food build up.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open.
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer at breading station is soiled.
Dec 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and surrounding ceiling tiles throughout the establishment have black mold-like substance.
Oct 3, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and surrounding ceiling tiles throughout the establishment have black mold-like substance.
Oct 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 40 live flying insects found in the following areas; 26 live flying insect at handwash sink at front counter 5 live flying insects at mop sink 6 live flying insects at dry storage 2 live flying insects at triple sink 1 live flying insect at breading station
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents and surrounding ceiling tiles throughout the establishment have black mold-like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in right corner of dining room.
Aug 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at breading station at 50F. Per employee, chicken placed out at 9:30. At 1:04, chicken moved to walk in freezer to quickly chill and 20 minutes later chicken at 40F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded faucet with attached green hose at mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sinks at front counter and at ice machine.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available. Employee brought sanitizer during inspection.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at biscuit area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing at far left fryer. Five floor tiles missing at back prep area.
Floor/wall/ceiling vents/ceiling tiles soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers and throughout kitchen and prep area is soiled. Wall to left of fryers is soiled. Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles at front counter are soiled. Multiple ceiling tiles are soiled throughout kitchen. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At back prep, utensils in standing water at 124F. Employee removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area below fry warmer with excessive food debris. Operator cleaned area during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage stored over prepared rice in walk in cooler.
May 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Manager unable to access proof of training at time of inspection.
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook in kitchen handling cell phone, got new gloves out of the box, picked up food pieces from the floor, threw pieces in trash can, placed gloves on and opened raw chicken pans at breading station and refilled the raw chicken without washing hands before placing gloves on. Inspector spoke to employee about proper handwashing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw in front under counter reach in cooler at 45F. Also, Sliced cheese in top of flip top reach in cooler at 49F. Per manager, time cheese placed in unit is unknown. Also, shredded cheese in bottom of flip top reach in cooler at 47F. Per manager, cheese placed in the unit yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Sliced cheese in top of flip top reach in cooler at 49F. Per manager, time cheese placed in unit is unknown. Also, shredded cheese in bottom of flip top reach in cooler at 47F. Per manager, cheese placed in the unit yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. See stop sale. Coleslaw in front under counter reach in cooler at 45F. Per employee, coleslaw prepared 5 hours prior.
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. Manager unable to access proof of training at time of inspection.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding present in walk in cooler, gaps present.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Most vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen, prep and ware washing areas are soiled. Floors under drive thru soda machine, walk in freezer and register area is soiled. Wall to right of soda machine is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on the floor next to the fryer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of top microwave at prep table is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at front counter tested at 100ppm quaternary. Employee remade solution to 250ppm quaternary.
Jan 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles observed with water damage in dining room and kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in dining room, kitchen and prep area have black mold-like substance.
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles observed with water damage in dining room and kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in dining room, kitchen and prep area have black mold-like substance.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in the dining room and one at drive thru area show damage with signs of water damage. Interior right door jamb of walk in freezer is in disrepair with insulation showing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors/wall soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen are soiled. Vents in dining room and at front counter are soiled. Floors under fryers with heavy grease build up. Floors under counter by ice machine at drive thru, in walk in cooler, in walk in freezer and under flour rack in dry storage is soiled. Wall to left of the office, behind reach in cooler and ovens, is soiled.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing in walk in cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter system has two large gaps.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers with grease build up. Sauce holder on wall by hot holding units has debris. Counter to right of ice machine at drive thru is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection 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
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Dead flying insects on premises. Observed one dead flying insect in right corner of dining room on the floor. Employee removed and discarded dead insect.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee take order from customer, handled money then put on gloves to prepare buns for sandwiches without washing hands before putting on gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly at drive thru area. Observed one fly in dry storage room.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical threaded faucet with attached hose at mop sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator corrected.
Bathroom facility not clean. Both toilets in public restrooms are dirty.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles at office door and at drive thru area are in disrepair and show sights of water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen, dining room, dry storage, prep and ware washing area are soiled. Most vents in kitchen, dining room, prep and ware washing area have debris and dust. Floors in kitchen, under cooking equipment, back prep, front counter area, ware washing, and back areas have excessive build up of food debris and/or grease. Wall at reach in cooler at fryers, behind biscuit area, at/along drive thru are soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler are dusty.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding is missing in walk in cooler.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior door to walk in cooler at fryers is in disrepair showing insulation. Also, walk in cooler door at back prep area in disrepair at bottom metal kick plate.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. No drain plug on dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condiment holders at front counter have debris inside the containers and exterior is dirty. Underplating around nozzles on drive thru soda machine have build up. Reach in cooler gasket by fryers is soiled. Counter under lobby soda machine is soiled. Both front entry door windows have greasy film. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit has broken self-closing device.
Reach-in/walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelving and speed racks in walk in cooler with food residue.
Water draining onto floor surface. Drain line in walk in cooler goes directly onto the floor.
Nov 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One ceiling tile by drive thru window in disrepair. One ceiling tile by office in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles throughout establishment show signs of water damage. Multiple floor tiles missing in kitchen, in front of three compartment sink and in walk in cooler on left.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Most ceiling tiles in kitchen, prep and ware washing areas are soiled. Most vents in kitchen, prep and ware washing are soiled with white and black debris and rust-like substance. Floors under fryers, under biscuit holding area, under soda area in lobby, under three compartment sink, under rack to left in walk in cooler, under biscuit prep area, under counter at chicken holding area and throughout kitchen are soiled. Wall to the left of fryers, under/at three compartments sink and behind biscuit holding area is soiled.
Sep 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One ceiling tile by drive thru window in disrepair. One ceiling tile by office in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles throughout establishment show signs of water damage. Multiple floor tiles missing in kitchen, in front of three compartment sink and in walk in cooler on left.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Most ceiling tiles in kitchen, prep and ware washing areas are soiled. Most vents in kitchen, prep and ware washing are soiled with white and black debris and rust-like substance. Floors under fryers, under biscuit holding area, under soda area in lobby, under three compartment sink, under rack to left in walk in cooler, under biscuit prep area, under counter at chicken holding area and throughout kitchen are soiled. Wall to the left of fryers, under/at three compartments sink and behind biscuit holding area is soiled.
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook in kitchen with no gloves put on gloves with no hand wash and then moved to placing cooked chicken on warming unit. Operator spoke to employee at first violation. Observed cook in kitchen with gloves handling raw chicken, removed gloves, wiped hands on paper towel then removed cooked chicken from fryer with no hand wash and no glove change. Observed cook with gloves handling raw chicken, removed gloves, got new gloves and handled fryer baskets to remove cooked chicken to place on warming unit. No hand wash in between.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in dry storage by back door. One flying insect near drive thru area.
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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at drive thru have white slime-like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by ice machine. Operator replaced paper towels.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training for Nadine P. is not complete. Per operator, employee has been employed over 60 days.
Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet in men's restroom is dirty.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to walk in cooler from chicken station side and reach in cooler near fryers are soiled with food debris build up.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One ceiling tile by drive thru window in disrepair. One ceiling tile by office in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles throughout establishment show signs of water damage. Multiple floor tiles missing in kitchen, in front of three compartment sink and in walk in cooler on left.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Most ceiling tiles in kitchen, prep and ware washing areas are soiled. Most vents in kitchen, prep and ware washing are soiled with white and black debris and rust-like substance. Floors under fryers, under biscuit holding area, under soda area in lobby, under three compartment sink, under rack to left in walk in cooler, under biscuit prep area, under counter at chicken holding area and throughout kitchen are soiled. Wall to the left of fryers, under/at three compartments sink and behind biscuit holding area is soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2023.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen has no hair restraint.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug on right side of dumpster is missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket by fryers soiled. Both soda machines soiled at under plating around nozzles. Walk in freezer gasket soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor noted in kitchen and back prep area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self-closure to back exit door is broken.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in men's restroom has a very slow drain.
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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