POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
1501 NW 20 ST, Miami FL 33142
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since November 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.
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Form provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice machine interior soiled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor behind reach in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing behind reach in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Food debris on dumpster enclosure.
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Open dumpster lid.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall not easy to clean by handwashing sink in preparation area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under handwashing sink in disrepair.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cashier handling cash and restocking sauces, then began to pack a food order with no handwashing. Coached operator on proper handwashing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards to the left of cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil inside handwashing sink. Operator removed it onsite.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and Dry paint dripped inside of ice machine from what looks like covered rust like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in coolers.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on bottom left of the rear exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair behind ice machine. Observed hole on wall to the right of rear exit door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers. Observed soiled exterior of soda dispenser by drive thru.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in some ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license which expired on October 1, 2024.
Dry paint dripped inside of ice machine from what looks like covered rust like substance. Coached operator on cross contamination and asked to remove any paint inside ice machine. As per operator, they are awaiting new ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on walk in cooler door and multiple reach in coolers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes throughout walls in dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave near 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled prep tables in front of house and back of house. Operator had employee wipe down prep tables.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler for biscuits near 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall to the left of drink station by front counter.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in front of 3 compartment sink under prep tables.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop buckets. Operator hung mops to dry.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook not knowing basic minimum cooking temperature for chicken. Observed dishwasher not knowing the proper quaternary PPM concentration. Educated both employees with proper information related to their duties.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled equipment door handle on reach in cooler next to prep area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in freezer near cook line not freezing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor at lobby area. Manager had dead roach removed by employee.
Dry paint dripped inside of ice machine from what looks like covered rust like substance. Coached operator on cross contamination and asked to remove any paint inside ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee beverages inside reach in cooler. Operator removed them immediately.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reach in coolers throughout establishment.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom right of exit door in the back of house.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by drive thru reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in coolers throughout establishment. Observed soiled nozzles in drive thru soda machine. Observed soiled filter for slushee machine.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed pipe in disrepair in front of 3compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease/dust like substance behind holding station on the left of cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored inside mop bucket. Operator placed them to hang dry.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles grout missing throughout the kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. The manager removed the scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Form provided.
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. Form provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.