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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

5245 W COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32808 · 407-299-6150

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5802696
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

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

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017034464Jun 5, 2017Aug 22, 2017$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 9, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Swapped trashcan for one with cover.
Basic/32-12-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on storage rack. Staff removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in bin of flour. Staff removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 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. Above cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath dry storage area shelves and 2nd ice machine.
Basic/36-73-4
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Billy and Harry
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch and black band on wrist of employee on front counter. Employee removed jewelry.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Employee went from manual dishwashing to food prep without hand washing. Manager educated staff and she washed her hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Missing 2 on quad splitter.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Compartment not set up. Staff added water to sink.
Basic/16-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair past the waist counter top length. Restrain above counter.
Basic/13-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Aug 1, 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 ▾
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler
Basic/23-03-4

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.