POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #149
649 S MCDUFF AVE, Jacksonville FL 32205
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 13 visits since July 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.
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One flying insect on cooks line. One flying insect in dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spicy chicken (104F - Hot Holding); chicken nugget (92-108F - Hot Holding) food items stored in heated zone on front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as a dump sink, filled with ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line, manager filled paper towels
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in outside storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust in ceiling tiles around vent in kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water dripping from reach in coolers creating a puddle of water on the floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under Fryers.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Spilled food debris on ground around dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall near back door and electrical panel.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled with dust in walk in cooler
Open dumpster lid.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in biscuit cooler.
Aug 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (62F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table near tea urn. Employee put shredded cheese back into cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (112-131F - Hot Holding) food stored under heated lamp area. Employee discarded chicken.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents dusty in kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease under fryers.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with food debris on small cooler on cooks line.Exterior of flour bucket and lid is soiled with food debris. Soiled gasket on walk in cooler.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (47-50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50-51F - Cold Holding); beans (49F - Cold Holding); macaroni (50F - Cold Holding); gravy (47F - Cold Holding); all food items are stored in the walk in cooler. Establishment received a delivery today all food temperatures are consistent with food items stored in cooler from previous day. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler is 55F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (47-50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50-51F - Cold Holding); beans (49F - Cold Holding); macaroni (50F - Cold Holding); gravy (47F - Cold Holding); all food items are stored in the walk in cooler. Establishment received a delivery today all food temperatures are consistent with food items stored in cooler from previous day. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler is 55F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose Bibb on upside of building
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing in kitchen area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on back of walk in cooler fans
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave, manager cleaned microwave during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on freezer door
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Flip top cooler is soiled with food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris in the Walk in cooler and kitchen area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white container with a white powdery substance stored inside, manager labeled container Sugar
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (109-112F - Hot Holding) chicken is stored under heat lamp. Bulb is out not producing enough heat to keep chicken warm. Manager moved chicken to other side of heated bin. Per employee chicken was placed in heated bin less than 20 minutes ago.
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 provided, emailed operator written procedures
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Black debris on floor underneath shelves the walk in cooler
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop is stored in soiled stainless container, manager cleaned ice scoop and container during inspection
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster is soiled with grease and build up
Apr 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken wings (47-48F - Cold Holding); boneless wings (48F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); beans (49F - Cold Holding); gravy (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage mix (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) chicken (48F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in cooler from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (47-48F - Cold Holding); boneless wings (48F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); beans (49F - Cold Holding); gravy (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage mix (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) chicken (48F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in cooler from previous day.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler 46F, observed ice build up on back of condenser
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice build up on back of condenser in the walk in cooler. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler 46F
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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. No proof provided the form was misplaced. Emailed manager a new copy
Ceiling tile missing. A couple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen and prep area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In floor in front of triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover Walk in cooler gasket are soiled Soiled gaskets on reach in coolers Dust on vent in kitchen area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service boxes on floor in outside storage area, manager properly stored boxes
Aug 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Water leaking from ceiling due to rainy weather. Water is leaking onto food preparation area from ceiling where Cooked chicken, French fries, biscuits are stored in a heated area until ordered. This area is located across from registers. There is four section in this area where food can be stored the two middle sections have the water draining in that area, the two outer sections can safely hold food products without any contamination.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water draining into restaurant from ceiling in server area/ prep area
Jul 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Water leaking from ceiling due to rainy weather. Water is leaking onto food preparation area from ceiling where Cooked chicken, French fries, biscuits are stored in a heated area until ordered. This area is located across from registers. There is four section in this area where food can be stored the two middle sections have the water draining in that area, the two outer sections can safely hold food products without any contamination.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water draining into restaurant from ceiling in server area/ prep area
Jul 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Water leaking from ceiling due to rainy weather. Water is leaking onto food preparation area from ceiling where Cooked chicken, French fries, biscuits are stored in a heated area until ordered. This area is located across from registers. There is four section in this area where food can be stored the two middle sections have the water draining in that area, the two outer sections can safely hold food products without any contamination.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water draining into restaurant from ceiling in server area/ prep area
Jul 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Water leaking from ceiling due to rainy weather. Water is leaking onto food preparation area from ceiling where Cooked chicken, French fries, biscuits are stored in a heated area until ordered. This area is located across from registers. There is four section in this area where food can be stored the two middle sections have the water draining in that area, the two outer sections can safely hold food products without any contamination.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in ware washing area
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing After splitter on non chemical side
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. No proof provided at inspection, e,ailed operator employee reporting form during inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water draining into restaurant from ceiling in server area/ prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling and vents in kitchen and dining area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on stand with toaster
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf above triple sink
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gasket on sandwich prep cooler Torn gasket on reach in cooler in service area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in kitchen and server area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen and server area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Storage racks in walk in cooler Soiled gasket on reach in cooler in server area
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