POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
2062 SR 19, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-253-7000
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer. - raw chicken over raw popcorn shrimp
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 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
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Chute in dining room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under racks in dish area. Floor under soda station in back kitchen area. Floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven across from prep area.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets by cook line. Trouslen cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets by prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior by cook line. Trouslen cooler at the end of cook line. Reach in cooler by prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+ operating diluted. Rechecked 200 ppmCorrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel. Operator replaced.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer soiled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women restroom.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink across from drive thru.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. -Gravy 121° - 1st reheat 121° placed on serving line. -Operator is reheating to 165°
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in on cooks line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook preparing fried chicken.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors under fryers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - both Blodgett ovens - lower microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - both Blodgett ovens. - exterior of bun toaster
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Traulsen reach in cooler on cooks line.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer. - raw chicken over raw popcorn shrimp
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - stainless cleaner stored with seasoned poultry batter in dry storage area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -whit cutting board at sandwich station - bun toaster
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cold holding unit on line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -both microwave -hot holding unit -both ovens
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filter -shelving above chicken station -speed racks in walk- cooler -walk-in cooler gaskets -exterior of ice machine
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind fryers - batter station wall.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -person at expo
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Ice chute at drink station in dining area. -Tea urns in Dining area
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - chicken cooler
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dry storage area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood fliters
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Exterior of fryers Exterior of ovens
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers
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.