POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
9490 W OKEECHOBEE RD, Hialeah Gardens FL 33016
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024
5 inspections within 19 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. Provided by email.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2017058203 | Dec 5, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 866 NE 79 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw beef bags at reach in cooler under coffee machine. Employee stored properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container not dated marked, as per manager opened two days prior. Manager dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at prep area and and cutting boards at ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by prep area, back kitchen and ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed at hand wash sink located next to the fryers at preparation area.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at front line takes over 30 seconds or more to reach 85F.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 866 NE 79 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef container stored over containers of empanadas at walk in freezer. Employee rearranged correctly.
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. Provided by email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by cook line. Observed no paper towel at hand sink in bathroom. Employee provided.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed pink cloths used as a food contact surface touching chorizo and raw beef at prep table across flat grilled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS Togo plates not inverted by prep table. Employee inverted.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 866 NE 79 ST, Miami — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork sausage stored over sliced cheese at reach in cooler across small oven.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean containers stored on floor near oven.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to faucet at mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sent manager form. Manager completed form on site.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email to operator.
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