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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

2710 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 239-368-3342

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604455
Grade history
JAN 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken strips 130F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator pushed chicken further in under heat element.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at food prep sink. Operator educated employee. Employee switched to handwash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area in front of walk in cooler covered with standing water. Educated operator on preventing standing water.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath self-serve soda machine. Educated operator on importance of cleaning floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken strips 130F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator pushed chicken further in under heat element.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area in front of walk in cooler underneath boxes of single-service cups covered with standing water and at inside walk in cooler entrance.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath front service soda machine.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer bucket near sandwich make station near togo window. Operator changed sanitizer buckets.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on coupler with hose connected.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking a beverage on the cook line.
Basic/12B-02-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handlers wearing watches.
Basic/13-07-4
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed coupler in use on mop sink no vacuum breaker on line running to spray hose.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker not attached to splitter valve on mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler and walk in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vents soiled with grease.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind toaster next to hand wash sink.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet handle at mop sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on reach in cooler door handles next to fryer station and walk in cooler door handle.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee bagging food wearing bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris inside walk in cooler under rack that holds chicken cases.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris/white and black mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind toaster next to pick up window.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.