POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
6800 SW 57 AVE, South Miami FL 33143
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 9 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.
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 11+ live flies on walls where mop sink is located in kitchen area. Observed 5 live flies on box of to go items next to ice bin inside kitchen area. Observed 3 live flies on wall of kitchen area near fryers for chicken.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in bathroom hallway; water damage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler next to steam table.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled. Observed single service items on soiled shelves across triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in bathroom hallway.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at triple sink.
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 11+ live flies on walls where mop sink is located in kitchen area. Observed 5 live flies on box of to go items next to ice bin inside kitchen area. Observed 3 live flies on wall of kitchen area near fryers for chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled. Observed single service items on soiled shelves across triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in bathroom hallway.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at triple sink.
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 11+ live flies on walls where mop sink is located in kitchen area. Observed 5 live flies on box of to go items next to ice bin inside kitchen area. Observed 3 live flies on wall of kitchen area near fryers for chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled. Observed single service items on soiled shelves across triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to tiles in bathroom hallway.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at triple sink.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 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 unable to tell inspector final cooking temp of chicken. Inspector went over temp with cook.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed clean dish shelves soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand sink in kitchen; operator replaced on site.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in men's restroom; manager placed inside during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler and ice machine. Observed exterior or breading station soiled during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves in walk in freezer and cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall near mop sink.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food preparation counter has soil/old food residue. Observed at chicken battering station.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed for attached splitter.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind fryers at chicken batter area, a build up of old grease and flour.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of chicken breast fillets in walk in freezer stored on the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of dry rice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler in chicken battering area, soiled with food residue.
Stored food not covered. Observed a container of sugars at shelf not covered.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed at bottom of fryers and access build up of old grease and flour.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the utensil in dirty standing water at 130°F. Operator turn on the water of the dipperwell.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected outside next to the exit without vacuum breaker.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. The mop sink with splitter vacuum breaker missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at preparation area.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed raw chicken boxes stored under dripping water from the refrigeration system at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that the product need to be moved.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave's soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the top of flour bags at preparation area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind/about the hot holding unit.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water under shelves with single service articles.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the refrigeration line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.