POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #187
2496 BLANDING BLVD, Middleburg FL 32068 · 352-275-1753
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged and unbagged garbage around dumpster inside the enclosure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on the floor next to breading station. Employee moved bag of flour.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged and unbagged garbage around dumpster inside the enclosure.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed on back of cooling unit in the walk-in freezer. Also, bottom handle broken off on warming unit across from the office.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in chicken pieces in stand up reach in cooler at breading station. Employee removed bowl.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed on back of cooling unit in walk-in freezer. Also, bottom handle is missing from warming unit by small reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in freezer is soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed to right in walk in freezer floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in small reach in cooler at drive thru.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed on tubing and back of cooling unit in walk in freezer. Manager states service person scheduled today to repair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in reach in cooler below tea station at drive thru area.
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager on duty and General Manager, via phone, unsure of where to find proof of employee training information.
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. Manager on duty and General Manager, via phone, unsure of where to find proof of employee training information.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Flooring under fryers with grease build up flooring under breading station is soiled. Interior floor of walk in freezer soiled at entrance area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter under lemonade machine near drive thru is soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to bread raw chicken without washing hands first.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Two pans of raw chicken or the right at breading station at 46F and 49F. Per employee, chicken placed in the cooler before 9am from walk in cooler. Temperatures taken at 1:15pm. Coleslaw in reach in cooler next to front counter at 56F. Per person in charge, coleslaw prepared two days prior. Cheesecake portions in reach in cooler next to front counter at 55F. Per person in charge, cheesecakes prepared yesterday.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of oven cleaner hanging on shelving over stored take out boxes.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at breading station blocked by cases of flour and shortening. Employee moved cases during inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. At time of inspection, five employees engaged in food handling. No certified food manager on duty per person in charge.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink across from three compartment sink.
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 available.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per person in charge, only two employees have valid food handler training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2023.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler by front counter does not close with a tight seal. Observed ambient thermometer at 50F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind and under fryers has grease build up.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in charge could not locate.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulation of grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior by steam table is soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket near breading station tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Person in charge remade to 300ppm quaternary ammonium.
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.