POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 438
1902 N MAIN ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 877-771-3990
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink Near walk in cooler. Manager refilled paper towels.
Ceiling tile missing. Over server food prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food debris and dust on ceiling in kitchen area.
Drain cover(s) missing. Outside of back door.
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on biscuit cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area and near triple sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in stainless container with cloudy water at bottom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled with black debris and fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. food debris on bottom of reach in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled Sandwich breading station and hand wash sink.
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored in stainless pan with soiled water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with black debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris in bottom of upright cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled Near hand sink, mold on wall near hot water dispenser machine.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (127F - Hot Holding); beans (127-128F - Hot Holding) manager reheated food items in the microwave.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on sandwich make station.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on nails and splash shelled in ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease and food debris under cooking equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with food debris on reach in cooler gasket in server area, dust on fan covers in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris in bottom of reach in cooler used to store biscuits and fries.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris where sandwich breading station is located.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Two flying insects in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in the flip top sandwich cooler. Manager added more ice in ice bath.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical Spray bottle and sanitizer stored on shelf above bags of flour. Employee moved chemicals
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing Above water heater. Employee put ceiling tile back into place.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned microwave
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area is soiled with food debris.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored next to food at raw chicken prep station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored next to food prep on cook line at raw chicken prep station
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Cases of raw chicken stored on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled with food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in freezer in kitchen with food debris build up
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor on front line
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (112-116F - Hot Holding) in hot holding bin, per employee the lamp light is out in that area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. White chemical spray bottle hanging on shelf with connected boxed fountain drinks across from ovens
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in Kitchen area and ware washing area
Food stored on floor. Orange fountain drink in clear bag stored on floor Poultry batter mix stored on floor under shelf where microwaves are stored.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of cooler Where biscuits and fries are stored
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance along walls in ice machine, manager cleaned ice machine
Ceiling tile missing. Missing above water heater
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pan pans not inverted, employee inverted pans
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. A few missing floor tiles in kitchen and prep area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on bottom of reach in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance stored in bin at end of fryers by wall. Manager labeled container breader
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen area
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on screws in ice white shield in ice machine
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back of restaurant near triple sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing in kitchen area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Insulation exposed on Walk in cooler door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Where sandwich toppings are stored, interior of upright freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of cups stored on floor near register
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with food debris near triple sink and under triple sink and in kitchen area
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.