Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
70
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice machine interior soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor behind reach in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing behind reach in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Food debris on dumpster enclosure.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall not easy to clean by handwashing sink in preparation area.
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under handwashing sink in disrepair.
29-11-4
70
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cashier handling cash and restocking sauces, then began to pack a food order with no handwashing. Coached operator on proper handwashing.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards to the left of cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil inside handwashing sink. Operator removed it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and Dry paint dripped inside of ice machine from what looks like covered rust like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on bottom left of the rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair behind ice machine. Observed hole on wall to the right of rear exit door **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on multiple reach in coolers. Observed soiled exterior of soda dispenser by drive thru.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
47
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
14 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on walk in cooler door and multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in some ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vents and soiled ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license which expired on October 1, 2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dry paint dripped inside of ice machine from what looks like covered rust like substance. Coached operator on cross contamination and asked to remove any paint inside ice machine. As per operator, they are awaiting new ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes throughout walls in dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave near 3 compartment sink.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled prep tables in front of house and back of house. Operator had employee wipe down prep tables. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler for biscuits near 3 compartment sink.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall to the left of drink station by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in front of 3 compartment sink under prep tables.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop buckets. Operator hung mops to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
50
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
45
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles grout missing throughout the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. The manager removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
74
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling vents and tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above chicken batter station across form walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - In-use scraper stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed scraper **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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