POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
822 NE PARK ST, Okeechobee FL 34972 · 863.467.8891
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
JAN 25
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DEC 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect on blue ice scoop holder at ice machine. One at breading area. Three at cup storeage area.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse: Pooled egg wash (49F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Pooled egg wash (49F - Cold Holding). Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
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. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets stored in hand washing sink in back area. Operator removed.
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Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink. Operator replaced.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water on prep table. Operator removed.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. Operator placed at location.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection 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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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator washed off dirty container and then went and touched clean scissors and scoop. Manager educated employee and employee washed hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: in kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. Operator placed at location.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator stated she will do a maintenance request.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fixtures at cooking oil and soda mixer soiled.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: as dump sink in chicken breading area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at chicken prep fry station. Operator states will be cleaned.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: throughout kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dish washing area.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at drive through.
Aug 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect on blue ice scoop holder at ice machine. One at breading area. Three at cup storeage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at drive through.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. Operator removed.
Aug 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
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 small flying insect on blue ice scoop holder at ice machine. One at breading area. Three at cup storeage area.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee did not have. General manager will get her to sign.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at drive through.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at triple sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in male restroom.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in back area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at triple sink. Operator removed.
Jan 12, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pint size coleslaw (54F - Cold Holding), made Thursday. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. S.A.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee did not have signed. Operator had employee sign.
Drain cover(s) missing at chicken prep station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken in plastic bag in prep sink with water, not running: raw chicken (35F - thawing ). Operator removed.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing at chicken prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at the triple sink. Operator removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at chicken prep area.
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect at tea making station. One small flying insect at dry storage. One small flying insect at triple sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over juice in walk in cooler. Operator removed juice and stored correctly.
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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Item stored in hand wash sink by chicken prep area and at back area.Operator removed.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Manager signed and will have employees sign.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates for all employees not dated.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Drain cover(s) missing at chicken prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at the triple sink. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at drive through. Operator removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at chicken prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at sandwich toaster and at the triple sink.
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.