Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179

10923 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761

American

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Ocoee average 76, so Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser needed new batteries. Changed batteries. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on dry storage shelf. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Rice expired @ 2:34.

03F-01-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker installed improperly at splitter added to hose bibb. Manager removed splitter **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover and ceiling in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to service line. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - 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. Unable to locate forms. Employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage

24-08-4

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Installed improperly

29-34-4

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink on cook line max temperature 77. Sink in ware wash area max temperature 90F. Operator adjusted temperature range 112F -116F.

27-16-4

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - 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. Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in facility.. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans and bus tubs on clean storage rack. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed racks in walk in cooler .Old food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in freezer next to fryers.

14-11-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 Wendy's drinks on top of box in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Dining room bucket with napkins and drink lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-44-1

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in walk in cooler behind speed racks.

36-27-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes and purse under table with bag in box coke. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink at drive through window.

31B-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal,pans on clean storage rack.

24-08-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Above prep area near drive through window.

21-44-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179 on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179 compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocoee average of 76.

Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #179 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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