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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

2015 WICKHAM RD, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321-241-0030

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1507188
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Next unannounced inspection per Kim supervisor on duty.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door cooler next to walk in missing door. Not being used.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 30, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding)chicken filet (50F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding); chicken filet (50F - Cold Holding) advised manager to keep walk in freezer door open to keep foods below 41F until repair can be made
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. No hot water at mop sink.
Intermediate/27-25-4/Warning
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 72F.
Intermediate/27-24-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Corner at corner next to ice machine. And corner if kitchen next to steam table
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door cooler next to walk in missing door. Not being used.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Mop sink not draining, standing water.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No soap provided at 2 front handwash sink. Shift manager states gm went to the store to get soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to triple sink
Basic/36-03-4
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in drive thru and hand sink by door to kitchen no paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By fryers
Basic/36-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. On display is expiration 4/1/24
Basic/50-09-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above the ovens
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in lobby due to ice build up on ac unit, per operator.
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator obtained a copy of license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. White plastic bin used to flour chicken is cracked.
Basic/14-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on 2 door cooler for raw chicken has black mold like substance build up and interior of cooler has food debris build up on bottom.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Next unannounced inspection per Kim supervisor on duty.
High priority/35A-02-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled above fryers
Basic/23-03-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Back door, extinguisher in recharge
/45-02-4

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.