POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 2317
820 N WASHINGTON BLVD, Sarasota FL 34236 · (877) 771-3990
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor outside the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer under the condenser and on the exterior of boxes of sealed food items.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm quaternary. Establishment ran out of quaternary sanitizer, they switched to chlorine new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched their face then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk in freezer under the condenser and on the exterior of boxes of food.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Employee removed and sanitized the container and scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe in the ceiling leaking onto the the floor next to a floor drain near the back exit.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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 tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area showing water damage.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor next to the three component sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area missing.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Slow leaking pipe in the ceiling in the dry storage area. The leak is dripping into a bucket on the floor in the dry storage area, not on or near any food or equipment. Manager stated the the plumber had been contacted.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in the three compartments sink area and the dry storage area have standing waster.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Light outlet in the walk in cooler has exposed wiring.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 ceiling tiles in the dry storage area in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in the three compartments sink area and the dry storage area have standing waster.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken, removed their gloves then handed a clean hot holding container without washing their hands. Employee removed the container to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the cabinet below the drinks machine on the front counter soiled.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Container of granulated degreaser stored in the dry storage area with no label. Manager labeled the container.
Ceiling tile missing. One ceiling tile missing in the dry storage area and one ceiling tile missing above the hot holding unit in the fry line area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the back preparation area soiled.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling tile missing. 2 ceiling tiles missing in the back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over the fryer area soiled. Cabinet under the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the restroom, stated they washed their hands in the bathroom but failed to washed their hands again in the kitchen before returning to work and handing clean equipment. Employee washed their hands and sanitized the equipment.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the chemical shelves in the dry storage area. Manager removed the cardboard.
Equipment in poor repair. Area behind the soda machine nozzles in the front counter area rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the cabinet under the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Hole in or other damage to wall. 2x1 foot hole the near the ceiling next to the ice machine in the back kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened Employee drink stored in the reach in cooler in the front counter area. Employees removed the drink.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled.
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.