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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

9490 W OKEECHOBEE RD, Hialeah Gardens FL 33016

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 9 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2330193
Grade history
FEB 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2017058203Dec 5, 2017Jan 12, 2018$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Basic/36-34-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/27-05-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
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.
Basic/21-05-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS Togo plates not inverted by prep table. Employee inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-05-6
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean containers stored on floor near oven.
Basic/24-26-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/29-42-4
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email to operator.
Basic/51-13-4

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