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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

12001 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32826 · 407-273-0570

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813314
Grade history
OCT 24
NOV 24
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on dish area 1 small flying insect in breading station 1 small flying insect on front counter area
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2017050561Oct 3, 2017Nov 29, 2017$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food bowl with handle use on powder to clean fryer. Employee placed a scoop with handle
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored over bowls to scoop food. Operator removed
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer has debris
Basic/22-16-4
Feb 19, 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 ▾
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food while wearing a watch and bracelet. Removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on, cleaned Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Basic/22-16-4/
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler by drive thru, manager cleaned
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect on dish area 1 small flying insect in breading station 1 small flying insect on front counter area
High priority/35A-02-7
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 11 individual cheese cakes in front counter reach in cooler under chicken warmer. Operator immediately discarded
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 11 individual cheese cakes in front counter reach in cooler under chicken warmer. Over 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside lid crevices on small prep cooler by hand sink and fryer
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. inside freezer by office desk
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 3, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
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 form. Operator had employees sign on site
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees Sunglasses on microwave
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Drive thru server wearing watch
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside freezer across from batter station
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on handles in Reach in cooler in chicken station
Basic/23-24-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone next to microwave
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris next to fryers and chicken station
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer for fries with food debris
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at dish wash area
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle has food debris
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling at walk n cooler has dust
Basic/36-34-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two microwaves located across from hot holding cabinet
Basic/22-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go container stored on floor at storage area
Basic/25-05-4

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.