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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 4904

2550 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33805 · (877) 771-3990

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6306407
Grade history
NOV 23
JAN 24
MAY 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the dishwasher area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Ceiling/ vents shows damage or is in disrepair. In the dining area water is leaking from the vents. The establishment has 7 days to repair.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Apr 24, 2026Inspection 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. Outside hose Bibb
High priority/29-34-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using a single service cup to portion rice.
Basic/14-01-5
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Several boxes on ground
Basic/33-19-4
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of bags stored on floor, manager removed box of bags from floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet. Observed at hand sink near batter stations.
Basic/29-11-4
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under equipment. Also observed wall with food debris in sandwich station.
Basic/36-73-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on wall under fans.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled mop sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit across from fryers.
Basic/22-16-4

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.