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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

11401 PINES BLVD STE 490, Pembroke Pines FL 33026 · 305-476-1611

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS1625482
Grade history
FEB 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 1 live roach underneath desk at office area. Note: Office area next to storage area and front counter.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025086684Oct 8, 2025Dec 18, 2025$400
2--2024071750Oct 14, 2024Jan 13, 2025$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one fly landing on three compartment sink. Employee killed fly and sanitized area
High priority/35A-02-8/Corrected On-Site
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Manager closed grease receptacle
Basic/33-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum
Basic/12B-09-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager print and posted sign
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 22, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees drinks stored on top shelf in walk in cooler not identified.
Basic/08B-49-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink block with garbage container. Operator relocate container.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Oct 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 1 live roach underneath desk at office area. Note: Office area next to storage area and front counter.
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 1 dead roach underneath front counter. -Observed 1 dead roach in dry storage area next to coco cola syrup boxes. Note: Operator cleaned and sanitized areas where dead roach were found.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Jul 16, 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 ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp and fish stored over French Fries in reach in freezer. Operator relocate French Fries
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with food containers. Operator removed containers.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean food containers stored on floor at dishwashing area. Operator removed and stored properly.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on takeout containers in dry storage area. Operator relocate purse.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean food containers stored on floor underneath wash hand sink. Operator removed and stored safely.
Basic/24-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed 2 employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraints.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. -Observed case with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. Operator removed
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.