POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #146
7507 ATLANTIC BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32211 · (904)721-1036
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 5 flies in back prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026004460 | Nov 17, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $400 |
| 5--2017039382 | Aug 7, 2017 | Aug 22, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with white debris on walk in cooler
Nov 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 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 Intermediate3 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain under fryer in kitchen backing up and over flowing, when handsink in kitchen is running the drain backs up with waste water. Handsink in kitchen is the only handsink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scooper for coleslaw, manager discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with white debris on walk in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened personal water bottle in walk in cooler, discarded
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom no Handwash sign
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 5 flies in back prep area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White deflector in ice machine in rear large ice machine -ice chute on drink station soiled with black mold like
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for sugar buried in the sugar, removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom no Handwash sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up dust on covers for fans in walk in cooler
Nov 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler around wall,
Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Large pot holes in parking lot
Oct 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under drink stations around nozzles area Around ice chute in drink station in lobby
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler around wall,
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers soiled with old grease and fries
Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Large pot holes in parking lot
Aug 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under drink stations around nozzles area Around ice chute in drink station in lobby
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler around wall,
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers soiled with old grease and fries
Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Large pot holes in parking lot
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppms Quat container empty, manager went to replace bottle
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 117-126 in hot holding area reheated Spicy chicken 119f in hot holding area reheated Boneless wings 119-122 in warmer, discarded
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Have the test strips but no one tested it today to know the sanitizer was empty
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under drink stations around nozzles area Around ice chute in drink station in lobby
Bathroom facility not clean. Women's restroom soiled, toilet paper roll on top of covered lid, unable to open trash can.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler around wall,
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored with Togo containers upfront packaging area. Manager moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone with purple case on it upfront next to chicken trays, moved
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers soiled with old grease and fries
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In large ice machine handle in ice. Ice scooper in drive thru area handle in ice. Moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on soiled pole next to fryer, moved by manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach coleslaw cooler Around sandwich cooler door soiled with black residue, manager wiped clean
Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids and cups on floor in back storage room outside. Manager stored correctly
Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Large pot holes in parking lot
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 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. Cooked chicken strips 130 in hot holding warmer, manager discarded Cooked spicy chicken 111-130 on holding warmer Manager discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area under soda nozzles soiled with white and green build up.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in kitchen, only hand sink in kitchen. Manager provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in walk cooler manager stated made previous morning, manager added a date
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area where cinnamon for apple pies are stored, cup moved
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shorting and cases of cups stored on floor in back storage area, manager moved to shelf
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Container storing rice on hot warmer line, manager replaced container
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored in a small metal soiled pan, black residue
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on sandwich cooler soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container with white substance inside container. Cook states it's flour
Apr 23, 2024Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose Bibb near facing parking lot
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in reach in cooler area, no big batch to reference to for date made
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal coffee drink stored on back prep area, moved
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager wearing watch while preparing chicken in kitchen, watch removed
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid
Nov 30, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees handling cash transactions on front counter area and then pre food without washing hands Only one single hand wash sink located in back kitchen area on cook line. No hand wash sink present on front line with door separating front line area and cook line area. No hand wash sink located near ware washing area which is next to ice machine as well. No plans on file.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Only one single hand wash sink located in back kitchen area on cook line. No hand wash sink present on front line with door separating front line area and cook line area. No hand wash sink located near ware washing area which is next to ice machine as well. No plans on file.
Sep 22, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled equipments at ware washing area and then clean without washing hands. Only one single hand wash sink located in back kitchen area on cook line. No hand wash sink present on front line with door separating front line area and cook line area. No hand wash sink located near ware washing area which is next to ice machine as well. No plans on file.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees handling cash transactions on front counter area and then pre food without washing hands Only one single hand wash sink located in back kitchen area on cook line. No hand wash sink present on front line with door separating front line area and cook line area. No hand wash sink located near ware washing area which is next to ice machine as well. No plans on file.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Only one single hand wash sink located in back kitchen area on cook line. No hand wash sink present on front line with door separating front line area and cook line area. No hand wash sink located near ware washing area which is next to ice machine as well. No plans on file.
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled equipments at ware washing area and then clean without washing hands. Only one single hand wash sink located in back kitchen area on cook line. No hand wash sink present on front line with door separating front line area and cook line area. No hand wash sink located near ware washing area which is next to ice machine as well. No plans on file.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pulling up pants on cook line and continue to prepare food with out washing hands. Only one single hand wash sink located in back kitchen area on cook line. No hand wash sink present on front line with door separating front line area and cook line area. No hand wash sink located near ware washing area which is next to ice machine as well. No plans on file.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 3 live flying insects in restaurant in following area: One live flying insect on ceiling at front counter cashier area. Two live flying insects in kitchen cook area
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees handling cash transactions on front counter area and then pre food without washing hands Only one single hand wash sink located in back kitchen area on cook line. No hand wash sink present on front line with door separating front line area and cook line area. No hand wash sink located near ware washing area which is next to ice machine as well. No plans on file.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese (117-123F - Hot Holding), stored on front line warmer area, place there approximately 1.5 hr ago as per manager with time marked on bottom of container. Manager voluntarily discarded chicken breast (128-131F - Hot Holding), stored on front line chicken holding area, place there approximately 30 mins ago as per a manager. Manager voluntarily discarded fries (92F - Hot Holding), stored in fryer warmer, place there approximately 7 mins ago as per manager. Manager voluntarily discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on right side of splitter located outside building on wall near parking lot side
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Only one single hand wash sink located in back kitchen area on cook line. No hand wash sink present on front line with door separating front line area and cook line area. No hand wash sink located near ware washing area which is next to ice machine as well. No plans on file.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On exterior of handle and door of biscuit cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile at front counter in dining room area with black mold like build up. Ceiling tile in dining room area near drink station with black mold like build up.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen missing
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inter reach in cooler soiled
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.