Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

27740 Us Hwy 27, Leesburg, FL 34748

American

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has nine inspections in the public record. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen was last inspected on Jan 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Leesburg restaurant scores 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Under shelf in walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No hot or cold running water at hand sink by oven. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Above steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**

23-03-4

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -Replacement date of 04/24, above soda syrup boxes.

29-28-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in front reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Breading scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.

29-18-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk container.

23-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Corner of walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under microwave. -walk in cooler fan covers.

23-03-4

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cookline and in warewash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: **Time Extended**

36-22-4

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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 Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Leesburg 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 two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 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 inspected?

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

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