POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #178
1678 TAYLOR ROAD, Port Orange FL 32128 · 386-767-1213
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. -1 live, small flying insect over drive thru area
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. -1 live, small flying insect over drive thru area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 38-49F, per employee overfilled less than 1 hour, employee relocated excess to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -in drive thru area
Ceiling tile missing. -over mop sink
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -in dishwashing area -next to walk-in freezer door
Dead roaches on premises. -1dead roach on the floor in the men's bathroom, operator discarded
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. -operator cleaned
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -front counter hot holding unit -sides of fryers -walk-in cooler green shelves -walk-in cooler door handle -condiment containers in drive thru area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -over triple sink
Water dripping onto floor surface. -in walk-in cooler
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -shelves inside of hot holding cabinet next to handwashing sink have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -flour container lid -fillet breading container lid
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave across from "BLODGETT" oven -walk-in cooler green shelves -front counter hot holding units -tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above rear chicken preparation station has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles over front hot holding units
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor inside self-service beverage station
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -filet breading container lid cracked -flour container lid cracked -sugar container lid cracked
Light not functioning. -over fryers
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shield over sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris prep area across from office area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing sink in women's bathroom, provided handwashing signs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves and door -handwash sink in rear prep area -side of fryer have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood/hood filters over fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -mop sink soiled -walk-in cooler door/door handle/curtains have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler shelves have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -handwash sinks throughout kitchen have an accumulation of grease and food debris -side of ice machine with trash receptacle stored next to it has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of hot holding units at front have an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of hot holding unit across from desk has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave across from desk has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Mar 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer floor -floor underneath chicken breading station -walk-in cooler floor -floor underneath fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall behind dry rice container next to "Chub Warmer"
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood/hood filters over fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -mop sink soiled -walk-in cooler door/door handle/curtains have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler shelves have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -handwash sinks throughout kitchen have an accumulation of grease and food debris -side of ice machine with trash receptacle stored next to it has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of hot holding units at front have an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of hot holding unit across from desk has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave across from desk has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of hot of microwave across from desk has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom toilet seat stained -men's bathroom toilet filled with paper towels
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer floor -floor underneath chicken breading station -walk-in cooler floor -floor underneath fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall behind dry rice container next to "Chub Warmer"
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood/hood filters over fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -mop sink soiled -walk-in cooler door/door handle/curtains have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler shelves have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -handwash sinks throughout kitchen have an accumulation of grease and food debris -side of ice machine with trash receptacle stored next to it has an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of hot holding units at front have an accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of hot holding unit across from desk has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave across from desk has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind breading station has an accumulation of grease and food debris -wall over triple sink has an accumulation of pink and black, mold-like substance
Jan 10, 2025Inspection 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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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -front counter employee failed to wash hands after touching cash and beginning food preparation
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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents over cooking area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of pink and black, mold-like substance
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler ambient air temperature thermometer reading 28F, operator replaced
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in men's bathroom, employee refilled
Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom sink, mirror, and toilet are soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -intake vents in triple sink area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator received current license via email during inspection
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of small reach-in cooler at drive thru area soiled
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -dishwashing area -walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer -floor underneath fryers has an accumulation of water/food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters above fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall above fryers has an accumulation of food debris
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute soiled on dining room soda station
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's restroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -in-counter hot holding unit and reach-in cooler in prep area not holding correct temperatures, no TCS foods present
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor in back left corner of walk-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Ice buildup underneath equipment in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of food debris -filters above fryers have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Open dumpster lid.
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