POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 2939
2005 S FRONTAGE RD, Plant City FL 33566 · (877) 771-3990
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flies landing on chemical bin and flying around biscuit baking section. Manager was able to manager eradicated vermin and cleaned and sanitized areas
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flies landing on chemical bin and flying around biscuit baking section. Manager was able to manager eradicated vermin and cleaned and sanitized areas
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer in back by ice machine: cooked rice (122F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (123F - Hot Holding); cooked Mac n cheese (123F - Hot Holding); cooked Mac n cheese (125F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (112F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (108F - Hot Holding); Manager reheated product in microwaves and oven. re temp cooked rice (198F - Hot Holding); re temp cooked rice (200F - Hot Holding); re temp cooked beans (199F - Hot Holding); re temp cooked beans (187F - Hot Holding); re temp Mac n cheese (180F - Hot Holding); re temp Mac n cheese (176F - Hot Holding); re temp cooked beans (171F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on splitter added to hose bibb.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Multiple cracked and broken tiles along with missing grout in back prep area by a three compartment sink, causing accumulated water to build and food debris.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed zero fly light installed by drive thru window by wrapped Togo ware
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on cook line.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. Manager refilled
Equipment in poor repair. Observed left fan broken inside of walk in cooler
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen, along with broken and loose floor tiles In back ware washing area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Under back hand sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. In dry storage
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ice machine water draining onto floor. Drain pipe disconnected. Manager reconnected pipe
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser by front counter
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of births on multiple employees
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on flooring throughout back prep and dish area causing food debris and water to accumulate
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Door unable to fully close and can't open the door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chute and backing soiled with mold like substance on self serve soda machine
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee took order then put on gloves and started making sandwiches without washing hands. Manager educated team member
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner stored on counter by sauce cups. Manager removed
Water draining onto floor surface. Ice machine drain pipe disconnected. Manager reinstalled pipe
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing tiles, and floor grout on cook line, and prep area
Ice buildup on condenser line in walk-in freezer.
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back prep hand sink pipe disconnected and unable to use sink without waste water coming out of bottom
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By Front counter, manager adjusted batteries and dispenser started working
Rolling bin containing toxic substance not labeled. Filter powder for fryers. Manager labeled
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing tiles, and floor grout on cook line, and prep area
Ice buildup on condenser line in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager. Manager printed and posted
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in dry storage on box of toilet paper. Manager eradicated and discarded box
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. Ope
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Operator stated thermometer was calibrated with luke warm water. Educated and showed ice point method
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Only had reporting agreements for a few team members
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees were trained in 2019
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under fryers, observed grease buildup and paper containers
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Mamager turned up water
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Back steam well area, observed ladle with beans stuck to it In dipperwell
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Objectionable odors in walk in cooler
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pipe wrench in back room sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
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.