POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 4901
5950 PARK BOULEVARD NORTH, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · (877) 771-3990
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Men's restroom Toilet under to flush and Raw sewage on ground.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024047368 | Aug 14, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $600 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box and red flat pan. Employee moved
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Single water cup beside ice bin front counter drive-through area.Employee moved
Food stored on floor. Large bag of enrich flour on floor the side oven employee moved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at prep area.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Thought of Popeyes to go boxes on floor front counter. Employee moved
Stored food not covered. White flour bins on floor near breading station not covered. Employee covered
Water draining onto floor surface. Under hand wash sink near cook line - drive through.
Jun 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bread crumbs tub used for breading for the sandwiches.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water running at 80 degrees ran for 1 min got to 90 degrees
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Plastic Letter H used for outside sign of restaurant used inside batter breading area tub
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Under hand wash sink. Employee fixed
Jan 27, 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
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Front left hand wash sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Employee cleaned during inspection
Water draining onto floor surface. Front hand wash sink at cook line left side
Jul 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect dry storage near back door. 1 live flying insect near drive through window area. 1 live flying insect near management office
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink.
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bun warmer black rod that touches bread.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Pass through Near three compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Outside near front door.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Delfield biscuit cooler
Water leaking from pipe under front ice bin. Water leaking from drain under three compartment sink.
Mar 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Men's restroom Toilet under to flush and Raw sewage on ground.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bun warmer black rod that touches bread.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near double stack oven. Employee replaced
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Women's restroom floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Pass through Near three compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Outside near front door.
Men's Toilet not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in the men's restroom not flushing/functioning properly. and is overflowing onto the floor. Floor is wet with waste water. Establishment blocking off men's restroom. Establishment has a restroom available for public use.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Delfield biscuit cooler
Water leaking from pipe under front ice bin. Water leaking from drain under three compartment sink.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed tray and placed it on shelf to dry. Reviewed correct sanitizing of food contact surface. Employee placed trays in triple sink to sanitize trays.
Employee beverage container on a bag of breading in food preparation area. Manager removed employee drink
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washed trays without rinsing or sanitizing trays - triple sink not set up for rinse and sanitize. Employee set up triple sink correctly
Equipment in poor repair. Cabinet door in poor repair at soda station. Reviewed with manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Provided manager with hand wash sign. Manager posted sign
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary in wiping bucket in food prep area near dish washing area. Manager changed solution. Recheck 150 ppm quaternary. Reviewed with manager correct sanitizer levels and regular monitoring of sanitization
Aug 15, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dinning room soda dispenser ice chute and outer area of soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in lobby area due to water leaking.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dinning room.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in freezer door soiled with black mold like substance.
Aug 15, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly landing on trash in dinning room. 1 live fly in kitchen area. 3 live fly landing on napkins in dry storage area near back door. 3 live fly landing on box of brioche buns in dry storage area. 1 live fly landing on container of breading powder at breading station.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dinning room soda dispenser ice chute and outer area of soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles soiled with food debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in lobby area due to water leaking.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dinning room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on preparation table near icing, biscuit dressing, and single service gloves.
Food stored under dripping water. Water leaking from ceiling vent above bun toaster on to preparation table in close proximity to ice wells storing food items at drive thru, posing a risk of cross-contamination. Water leaking from ceiling vent onto the floor in front counter, close to hot holding units, posing a risk of cross-contamination.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in freezer door soiled with black mold like substance.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near three compartment sink.
Aug 14, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly landing on trash in dinning room. 1 live fly in kitchen area. 3 live fly landing on napkins in dry storage area near back door. 3 live fly landing on box of brioche buns in dry storage area. 1 live fly landing on container of breading powder at breading station.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dinning room soda dispenser ice chute and outer area of soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan lid stored on top of hand sink near walk in cooler door.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Assistant manager could not access/provide any proof of employee training during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles soiled with food debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in lobby area due to water leaking.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dinning room.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water leaking from ceiling vent above bun toaster on to preparation table and ice wells storing food items at drive thru. Water leaking from ceiling vent onto the floor in front counter area where employees are hot holding food items and servicing customers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on preparation table near icing, biscuit dressing, and single service gloves.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen areas.
Food stored under dripping water. Water leaking from ceiling vent above bun toaster on to preparation table in close proximity to ice wells storing food items at drive thru, posing a risk of cross-contamination. Water leaking from ceiling vent onto the floor in front counter, close to hot holding units, posing a risk of cross-contamination.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in freezer door soiled with black mold like substance.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Near three compartment sink.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back Hand washing sink by oven. Employee replaced
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. During routine inspection observed one employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted. Manager stored bucket properly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on dish rack above three compartment sink. Containers wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up dripping from condenser inside walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.