Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen stretching back to 2022. On Nov 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Alachua facility scores 75, putting Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet on the side of the dumpster. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 36F during calibration. Manager began using another thermometer that was reading accurately. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on shelf next to aluminum pans. Employee moved backpack to area where personal items are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to dumpster enclosure.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from fryers. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
78
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Mar 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot water nozzles on hot water dispenser next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents above drive thru drink station.
36-34-5
86
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a beetle like insect in the ice machine. The beetle and the ice below was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over bulk pickles in the walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a beetle like insect in the bulk ice bin.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shred cheese in the front line reach-in cooler, 47F. This was placed in the walk-in freezer Abdinur Abdi was at 39F in 11 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed 2 types of chicken lacking time marks. One type was discarded at the manager's discretion. One type had a corrected time mark added. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the added splitter, on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the reach-in freezer by the office has an accumulation of food spills in the bottom. ALSO, 4 tea nozzles have build up in the cone.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an uncovered drink on the lower microwave.
12B-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk-in cooler door handle had dried food food on the inside of the handle.
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Alachua?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Alachua average of 75.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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