POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
5534 NW 7 AVE, Miami FL 33127
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
APR 24
AUG 24
SEP 24
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple task no gloves changed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed salt shaker soiled at preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen and 3 compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area, walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers. Repeat Violation**
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area and dishwasher area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple task no gloves changed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sauce saker soiled across cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler equipment door soiled throughout kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in back prep area soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near cook line. Operator moped down immediately.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container in back prep area cracked and broke. Operator discarded.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at the three compartment sink soiled. Operator wiped down immediately.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as a scoop inside sugar bin near front counter. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near back prep area soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near kitchen / back prep area. Operator moped immediately.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near back storage area not hung up to dry. Operator hung up.
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Tawanda davis, moya davis, vilma lewis, carlos woods.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the holding unit located in the front line observed fried chicken (130F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (107F - Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 35 minutes, employee reheating food items.
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.
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. Tawanda davis, moya davis, vilma lewis, carlos woods.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled, oven next to the hand sink located in the preparation area.
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.