POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
6725 W SAND LAKE RD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-649-0509
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in microwave used for hot holding 101F Less than four hours per manager Manager discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Across from three comp sink Changed batteries
Drain cover(s) missing. By three comp sink
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to under counter reach in cooler at the drive thru Replaced during inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer Under the fryers Under the condiment stand
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No proper handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. States "hand wash only" by the fryers
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under the fryers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop work gets by back door
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris in dish room Floor soiled under chicken fryers
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues next to fryers Reach in cooler soiled by cents in sandwich too,reach in by drive thru window
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw 8 way chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in breading station Less than four hours per manager Placed in walk in college for temperature recovery
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in microwave used for hot holding 101F Less than four hours per manager Manager discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner next to single service items on dry item shelf
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Cook washed hands with sanitizer instead of soap next to chicken fryers
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped water from walk in cooler in dish room
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By fryers
No soap provided at handwash sink. By fryers
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. Nelson Jerel Marie
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One in main stall but not one in other stall
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris in dish room Floor soiled under chicken fryers
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. By ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
Objectionable odors in dish room
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Drive thru window door open, manager flipped sensor on to close
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues next to fryers Reach in cooler soiled by cents in sandwich too,reach in by drive thru window
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Table next to hot box next to burger buns
Single-service articles improperly stored. Fry containers on hot line
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By fryer and three comp sink
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to under counter reach in under tea machine in drive thru area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chicken thaw reach in
Sep 5, 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
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door reach in cooler for chicken thawing
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Magnesol ingredient bin by chicken fryers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dry stock area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers across from steam table.
Walk -in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Water leaking from faucet at three comp sink.
Aug 24, 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
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Single door freezer next to fryers Manager moved to walk in cooler and labeled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door reach in cooler in back area with raw chicken bottom is soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Sandwich cooler under hot holding area next to hot well.
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.