POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 13123
3707 US 301 N, Ellenton FL 34222 · (877) 771-3990
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed no written plan in place.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed some employees at establishment without reporting agreements.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under front service counter soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave next to make line soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler on make line.
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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bag in box soda in the dry storage area. Manager removed the bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing waster on the floors in the fryer and dry storage areas.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on the make line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding shelves in the front counter area soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Observed no written plan in place.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed biscuit pans heavily soiled on shelving by three part sink.
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. Observed some employees with no written in place.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on top of salt bin. Manager removed. observed employee backpack on top of sugar bags. Manager moved.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of 16 ounce container lids on floor in storage room. Manager moved to shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket full of dirty water.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat slaw. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vac breaker on U fitting with attached garden hose at mop sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster displayed.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed back kitchen floor and dish area with flour and littered with trash, paper,cups and utensils.
Jul 31, 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee with no hair restraint. Employee put on hairnet.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed loose trash on ground around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed no kit or written plan in place.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink with no straw or lid.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee drink on food prep table. Manager threw out drink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash and boxes around and in dumpster area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on Y fitting at mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front hand sink. Manager replaced.
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.