POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 2153
108 S KINGS AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · (877) 771-3990
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
OCT 23
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MAR 25
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind fryers on cookline 1 live roach on floor in dish area 1 live roach on wall above chicken prep station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023057312 | Aug 22, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees at front counter
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies observed on walls surrounding behind ice machine. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment stored in hand sink in clean dish area. Manager removed items
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at drive through hand sink. Observed at hand sink in clean dish area. Manager replaced towels
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler in dish area. Manager cleaned.
Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain in storage area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in clean dish area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler doors at cookline. Manager cleaned
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain line not attached to hand sink in clean dish area.
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 5 live flying insects observed on wall at mop sink. 7 live flying insects observed on wall behind ice machine. 10 live flying insects observed on walls in in small prep area outside walk in cooler. 2 live flying insects observed on wall by electric panel.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs in hand sink by drive through. Manager removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in cabinet Unser front counter hand sink. Operator removed dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on red plastic tray. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor in walk in freezer.
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on several locations on floor.
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Employee washed hands, then turned off the hot water with bare hand. Employee re-washed hands and turned off water with paper towel.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects observed on wall beside ice machine. 1 live flying insect observed on wall at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid in hand sink in dish storage area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Employee moved boxes
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on several locations on floor.
Larvae breeding in standing water behind ice machine. Employees removed the standing water, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee sink on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor in walk-in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in drive thru
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Han drink in backs prep station leaking
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop store on mop bucket at mop sink
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Emailed to operator
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under prep table adjacent to walk-in cooler
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed snide walk-in along floor
Aug 25, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dry storage landing on boxes of single service cups
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind fryers on cookline 1 live roach on floor in dish area 1 live roach on wall above chicken prep station
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on floor under biscuit cooler, chub warmer, and oven in prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed snide walk-in along floor
Aug 24, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dry storage landing on boxes of single service cups
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind fryers on cookline 1 live roach on floor in dish area 1 live roach on wall above chicken prep station
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on floor under biscuit cooler, chub warmer, and oven in prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed snide walk-in along floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and floor soiled with old food and grease build up under cookline equipment
Aug 23, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dry storage landing on boxes of single service cups
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind fryers on cookline 1 live roach on floor in dish area 1 live roach on wall above chicken prep station
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on floor under biscuit cooler, chub warmer, and oven in prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed snide walk-in along floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and floor soiled with old food and grease build up under cookline equipment
Aug 22, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dry storage landing on boxes of single service cups
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind fryers on cookline 1 live roach on floor in dish area 1 live roach on wall above chicken prep station
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on floor under biscuit cooler, chub warmer, and oven in prep area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of buns stored on floor in dry stir sage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed snide walk-in along floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline
Open dumpster lid. Observed open at time of inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a box of chicken stored on prep table in back prep area thawing at room temperature
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and floor soiled with old food and grease build up under cookline equipment
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