POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #153
1833 KINGS RD, Jacksonville FL 32209
Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 9 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.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed mop bucket with waste water dumped on ground outside rear exit of establishment. Grease build up, cloudy water, and food debris are observed flowing from puddles through parking lot.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed mop bucket with waste water dumped on ground outside rear exit of establishment. Grease build up, cloudy water, and food debris are observed flowing from puddles through parking lot.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed excess of dust build up on multiple ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted at ice machine.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed multiple missing drain covers throughout establishment.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom right corner of rear exit door with visible light shining through.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excess mold like substance and food debris under flip top cooler lid across from three compartment sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of chicken dinner boxes stored on floor in dry storage.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in kitchen soiled with black mold like residue over fryers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor covered in standing water in spots. Thought out kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler door soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from water filter in back dry storage area
Jun 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in kitchen soiled with black mold like residue over fryers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor covered in standing water in spots. Thought out kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freeze on freezer unit
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler door soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from water filter in back dry storage area
Mar 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed visible waste from mop bucket dumped on ground at rear exit of establishment. Person in charge stated mop bucket had residue from collapsed ceiling tiles and employee had dumped it on ground.
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice with temperature of 50F stored in walk-in cooler. Cooked rice was in covered pan and person in charge stated rice was cooked day prior. Cooked rice (50F - Cooling)
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed visible waste from mop bucket dumped on ground at rear exit of establishment. Person in charge stated mop bucket had residue from collapsed ceiling tiles and employee had dumped it on ground.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed; 8 pans of raw chicken at temperatures of 47-51F stored in walk-in cooler on speed racks. Person in charge stated raw chicken is thawed in walk-in cooler and was never taken out of walk-in cooler. Cooked rice with temperature of 50F stored in walk-in cooler. Cooked rice was in covered pan and person in charge stated rice was cooked day prior. Raw chicken items (47-51F - Cold Holding) Cooked rice (50F - Cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 8 pans of raw chicken at temperatures of 47-51F stored in walk-in cooler on speed racks. Person in charge stated raw chicken is thawed in walk-in cooler and was never taken out of walk-in cooler. Raw chicken items (47-51F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with blue chemical liquid stored on prep table next single service items under hot holding unit on front line. Person in charge removed spray bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink near rear exit of kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice scoop holder by ice machine soiled with mold like substance build up.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed multiple missing drain covers throughout kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on small shelf behind raw chicken prep station. Employee voluntarily discarded beverage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door with frame and handle in disrepair on three compartment sink side.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk-in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors throughout kitchen and dry storage area. Soiled ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Soiled walls near raw chicken prep station.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed multiple boxes of raw chicken stored under fan unit in walk-in cooler with dripping water. Fan unit has constant water dripping on to boxes of chicken and ice build up melting on top of them. Stream of water is coming from water line and runs across fan unit and drips down side on to chicken boxes. Some water is also freezing and accumulating as ice under fan unit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer/cooler. Observed ice buildup up on fan unit in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; dust build up on fan guard in walk-in cooler. Soiled door handle and frame on walk-in cooler door on three compartment sink side.
Stored food not covered. Observed opened box of tea bags with no protective covering stored on top of tea machine.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed soapy water and grease dumped onto ground outside rear of establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken items in heater unit closest to to-go window at temperatures of 117-128F. Person in charge stated cooked chicken items were cooked 30 minutes prior. Person in charge began to reheat chicken to minimum temperature of 165F. Cooked chicken items (117-128F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter on non-sanitizer side at mop sink with no vacuum breaker.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed multiple missing drain covers throughout kitchen area and dry storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on back shelving area behind raw chicken items on cook line. Employee removed beverage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed; door on reach in cooler next to to-go window in disrepair and unable to fully close. Walk-in cooler door on three compartment sink side with door frame and gaskets in disrepair.
Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled ceiling tiles on cook line and three compartment sink area. Soiled floors throughout kitchen area. Walls behind three compartment sink soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved pickles to proper storage location.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor in walk in-freezer on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; gaskets on reach in cooler near to-go window soiled. Gaskets and frame on both walk-in cooler doors soiled. Interior of reach in cooler for sandwhich station soiled. Back plates around soda nozzles on soda machine by to-go window soiled with mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers stored on drying rack in corner of establishment next to ice machine.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice machine door left open for entirety of inspection. Person in charge closed door when available.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hot water handle on three compartment sink spraying water from base of handle.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in soiled mop bucket not stored inverted and unable to air dry. Mop bucket was not in use and bottom had moisture and mold like substance.
Mar 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly near back door by mop sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cup used as a scooper in flower and rice container. Operator removed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover by triple sink missing. Operator stated employees cleaned floor yesterday and must have moved them.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles under fryer station in disrepair. Floor tiles in dry storage area under left storage rack in disrepair.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling above fryer station in kitchen soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In box lids for to go cups on ground in dry storage room by back door. Operator removed from floor. Box of to go chicken sandwich bags on ground. Operator removed from ground.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects at back door area. Observed 1 flying insect in men's restroom.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner with bleach stored on ice machine in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's restroom.
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/. Establishment added a breading station approximately 3 years ago. No plans submitted.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training report does not list date of birth for employees.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive thru soda dispenser has debris build up. Floor under cook line at filter machine has grease build up. Ceiling in walk-in cooler soiled. Walk-in freezer door and surrounding area has build up. Floor under shelves in dry storage have build up,of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer gasket soiled. Exterior of bulk salt container soiled. Exterior and gasket of reach-in cooler at prep area soiled. Mop sink soiled.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Sewer gas odor at cook line area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in mop buckets.
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.