POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 2350
4108 S UNIVERSITY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904.893.2741
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
MAY 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage water seen outside on side of restaurant, also dry toilet paper seen, nothing observed inside restaurant
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021037217 | Jul 21, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 160f big breast, employee dropped it again, reached 166f
Live, small flying insects found. One fly by front counter
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheeses, cut lettuce,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 54f shredded and sliced cheese, cut lettuce in prep cooler since 10:30 am, by office, manager discarded it, stop sale p, raw chicken, 50-60f on prep table, melted ice, employee added more ice, less than 4 hrs, 55f fries in freezer with ice build up, less than 4 hrs, cooked them
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Fries without time!employee wrote it down
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. It's broken, in prep cooler by off de,
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. Emailed one
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green build up around nozzles, drive tru area
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
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. Prep cooler by office has condensation inside, reading 46f, also freezer with ice build up at 55f
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in office, employee cleaned it up
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment, old food debris
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid for flour by cook line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Door frame has hole in office
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer by drive thru
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket with white build up in reach in cooler at front counter
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet in hand sink by office is not able to close, water is running all the time
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Base on Fauve in hand sink by office is leaking
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder by prep area, employee write flour
Jan 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2026Inspection 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 soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line fryer soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor tiles in kitchen area cracked and in disrepair
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled with food debris
Nov 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in dining room with water damages. Management aware and have replaced ceiling tiles before and in process of changing out these as well.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on some ceiling tiles and air vents in dining area. Also black mold like substance on some ceiling tiles in dining room area. Management aware and have replaced ceiling tiles before and in process of changing out these as well.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room with water damages. Ceiling tile in dry storage area in disrepair
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license 6-1-24 is displayed on wall near AC unit switch by front counter. Operator print new license
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple crack floor tiles in kitchen area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensil s stored in 100F standing water near hot water bath equipment. Employee replace water now at 165F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and reach in cooler with food debris
May 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at water spigot bib on wall outside back door
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dining area with water damage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents with dust build up in dining area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist. Employee removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under prep area at chicken tumbler machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink next to manager office leaking water at faucet
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up inside walk in freezer, around unit and around door of freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwaves soiled
Aug 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on 2nd water spigot bib on outside back door area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in men's restroom area in disrepair. Ceiling tile over customer drink station with water damage
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in dining area with dust build up
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen area crack. Floor tile next to back door missing
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven with black build up
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Red bean 120f on top of reach in cooler near take out window. Nuggets 116-127 in warmer up front Discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib at back door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside parking lot filled with water
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked and missing tiles in back prep area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for holding rice in warmer, cracked on inside of pan
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up inside walk in freezer, around unit and around door of freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on soiled fire ample system, moved to store on clean surface
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scooper for rice handle inside rice
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwaves soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich cooler leaking water from bottom of cooler
Stored food not covered. Salt in back prep area no lid, employee placed on lid
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior walk in cooler shelves soiled
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched face then kept on scooping foods, explained to him and he washed hands
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage water seen outside on side of restaurant, also dry toilet paper seen, nothing observed inside restaurant
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Fries, employee pressed timer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 130f rice, one portion cup, employee voluntarily discarded one container
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Scooping ice
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Scooping foods
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where cracked tiles are at, cook line, employee cleaned it
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked tiles by cooking equipment
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in between them
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Employee turned it faster
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in hand sink, ladies restroom
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk container, employee write name on
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