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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 2259

5715 NORMANDY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 877-771-3990

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats62
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2607778
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found One flying insect in back of establishment
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (61F - Cold Holding) food items stored in sandwich make cooler. Manager put food items on ice and placed them in the walk in freezer to rapidly cool. Per manager food items were just stored in cooler appropriately 1 hour ago. Food items were 41F or below at end of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Drain cover(s) missing. On cooks line. Manager put drain cover back over drain.
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food and debris on floor Under cooking equipment and behind drink station.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 5 findings ▾
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked in use blue ice bin.
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses ice scoop stored in soiled blue bin. Manager cleaned bin and scoop.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Soiled stand where small reach in cooler is stored near front counter. Manager cleaned soiled stand.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of paper food containers stored on floor in storage room. Employee properly stored food containers.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelf at entrance to walk in.
Basic/14-17-4
The state's own report →
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep counter near the drive thru, employee moved cell phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in Kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked grey bin stored with flour stored inside.
Basic/14-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor and wall in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris, manager cleaned microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in walk in cooler, manager cleaned fan covers
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled with a black mold like substance, manager cleaned ice chute.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink Near cooks line, manager turned on hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on floor in the Walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on interior of ice machine near screw.
Basic/14-34-4
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light provided in walk in freezer.
Basic/38-04-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from interior if reach in cooler where biscuits are stored. Water leaking into an amber cooler pan.
Basic/29-11-4
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects found One flying insect in back of establishment
High priority/35A-02-7
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical cleaner stored on bottom shelf of cart next to cooking oil. Manager properly stored chemical during inspection
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute is soiled with a black mold like substance in the dining area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters not properly installed leaving large gaps in the hood suppression system above fryers
Basic/14-42-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on exhaust line above fryer
Basic/10-20-4
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light is very dim
Basic/38-04-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris in Kitchen area
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on sandwich flip top cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath the back door of establishment
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind drink station in the drive thru area
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken under fryer
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on biscuit cooler and walk in freezer gasket
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on walls in kitchen area
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in dining room area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with two mop buckets
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on top of boxed fountain drinks in dry storage room
Basic/40-06-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on floor under cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken floor tiles
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Prep area
Basic/36-64-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food splattered on walls in kitchen and prep area
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in back of establishment
High priority/35A-02-6
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle
Basic/23-24-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on counter with utensils for the drive thru area
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in freezer door
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under fryers, food debris on floor in kitchen area
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in the Walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior on microwave
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezers cooks line
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in food Prep area
Basic/36-64-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of wing boxes stored on floor in dry storage area
Basic/25-05-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area are soiled with Food debris
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink near oven is leaking water, pipe under triple sink is also leaking
Basic/29-11-4

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.