POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 2600
35988 HWY 27, Haines City FL 33844 · (877) 771-3990
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings behind long bench seating in dining area. 1 rodent dropping under front counter next to storage bins 1 rodent dropping on floor under flour bag storage in back room
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026007160 | Jan 20, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink, manager clipped up
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee, manager removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket torn reach in freezer Lid of flour bin cracked
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour bin
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed metal coving under walk in freezer door.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings behind long bench seating in dining area. 1 rodent dropping under front counter next to storage bins 1 rodent dropping on floor under flour bag storage in back room
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed metal coving under walk in freezer door.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings behind long bench seating in dining area. 1 rodent dropping under front counter next to storage bins 1 rodent dropping on floor under flour bag storage in back room
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed metal coving under walk in freezer door.
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings behind long bench seating in dining area. 1 rodent dropping under front counter next to storage bins 1 rodent dropping on floor under flour bag storage in back room
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's bathroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup in cooked rice in walk in cooler, employee removed cup from rice.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed metal coving under walk in freezer door.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler, employee placed bucket of pickles on shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed exterior wall of walk in freezer in dry storage area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers several missing tiles
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer wall and floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1148 N US HWY 27, Haines City — this licence has since moved.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up around the Door of the walk in cooler
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1148 N US HWY 27, Haines City — this licence has since moved.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen operator wiped door handles.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In ware washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in standing water in sink. Operator turned water on.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1148 N US HWY 27, Haines City — this licence has since moved.
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator rubbed leg at drive through window and touched single service cups. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
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 and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen floor soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter. Operator turned all containers upside down.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1148 N US HWY 27, Haines City — this licence has since moved.
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Food stored on floor. Case of classic style lemonade in the walk in freezer. Employee removed the lemonade from off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket on the front counter.
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.