Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
61
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Ellenton restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bag in box soda in the dry storage area. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing waster on the floors in the fryer and dry storage areas.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on the make line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding shelves in the front counter area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
61
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Observed no written plan in place.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed biscuit pans heavily soiled on shelving by three part sink.
22-02-4
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. Observed some employees with no written in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on top of salt bin. Manager removed. observed employee backpack on top of sugar bags. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of 16 ounce container lids on floor in storage room. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket full of dirty water.
42-01-4
55
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vac breaker on U fitting with attached garden hose at mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat slaw. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster displayed.
51-13-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed back kitchen floor and dish area with flour and littered with trash, paper,cups and utensils.
36-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
64
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
86
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Observed no kit or written plan in place.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink with no straw or lid.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee drink on food prep table. Manager threw out drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash and boxes around and in dumpster area.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on Y fitting at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of bottom microwave with food debris on the top of oven.
22-08-4
82
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194 on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194 compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenton average of 78.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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