POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 13766
9144 103 ST, Jacksonville FL 32210 · 877-771-3990
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken tenders at temperatures of 101-107F stored in hot holding unit on front line. Person in charge voluntarily discarded tenders. Cooked chicken (101-107F - Hot Holding)
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken tenders at temperatures of 101-107F stored in hot holding unit on front line. Person in charge voluntarily discarded tenders. Cooked chicken (101-107F - Hot Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand wash sink in men's restroom. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed beverage ice dumped in hand wash sink near to-go window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler door gasket.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with chemical inside hanging from wire rack directly above food items on raw chicken line. Person in charge removed spray bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles and ice chute on soda tower in lobby.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink closest to walk-in cooler. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed small amber container of cooked rice with no date marker stored on wire shelf in walk-in cooler. All large containers of cooked rice have date markings from 2 days prior.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on prep shelf near microwave closest to walk-in freezer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored on drying rack across from three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled handle on walk-in cooler door. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower in lobby.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed rear exit door of kitchen unable to fully seal when closed. Visible light shining through top, joints, and bottom of door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe around water handle on wall connected to hot water towers.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of hose splitter at mop sink.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with nail polish and decorations engaging in food preparation with no gloves.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one manager on duty with expired certified food management certification. Certification expired 05/22/2025.
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 wire rack shelf above raw chicken prep station. Person in charge removed cell phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in freezer door in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; dust build up on walk-in cooler fan guards. Soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower by to-go window.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese with temperature of 61F stored in reach in cooler below flip top cooler. Person in charge stated shredded cheese had been in reach in cooler over night and had not been removed for any reason. Shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; sliced cheese with temperature of 51F in flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated cheese was removed from walk-in cooler and placed in flip top cooler two hours prior. Person in charge moved sliced cheese to walk-in cooler for cooling. Shredded cheese with temperature of 61F stored in reach in cooler below flip top cooler. Person in charge stated shredded cheese had been in reach in cooler over night and had not been removed for any reason. Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (67F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink. Chemical dispenser disconnected from splitter and is no longer in use.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on soda nozzles on soda tower in common area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from hot holding units on cook line. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile with dust build up around vent on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair net.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on ceiling and wire racks in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; door frame to walk-in cooler soiled and in disrepair. Mold like substance build up on back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower near to-go window.
Stored food not covered. Observed box of tea bags with no protective covering stored on top of tea machine near to-go window.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket with soiled water and unable to air dry.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on top of prep table behind the triple sink. Employee removed from table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside hot water dispenser nozzle next to triple sink is soiled.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station next fryer and walk in cooler, paper towel dispenser unable to dispense. Operator fixed paper towel dispenser at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on counter where food is served at drive thru.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach in cooler at drive thru is in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of microwave next to triple sink in kitchen is soiled.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Employee switched from working with raw food to clean utensils without washing hands. Employees breaded raw chicken, then handled metal basket and strainer for cooked chicken without washing hands.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator not able to access a current training roster, employees present hired over 60 days, not able to provide certification.
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. Operator not able to access training documentation, no proof employees have been informed of health responsibilities.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has expired license available.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in cooler at prep area, closed employee drink stored in cooler over customer foods. Manager removed drink from cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic and metal pans stacked before air drying.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at prep area.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line behind fryers have grease build up. Wall at prep sink by dry storage area soiled. Floor under shelves in dry storage area has food residue.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground at dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on biscuit reach-in cooler, and both reach-in coolers at front line area are soiled. At cook line, exterior of bulk magnesol container soiled. Shelves in dry storage area have build up of food residue.
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