Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
52
Score
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, located at 3541 Aramingo Ave in Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 17, 2026, receiving a score of 52. The inspection identified two critical, two major, and three minor violations. Among the notable issues were concerns regarding certification by an accredited program, compliance with the Code, food separation and protection, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge failed to notify the Department of an imminent health hazard and cease operations. PIC failed to notify the Department of sewage backup. New Violation.
46.102
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Black particle observed on the ice inside of the ice machine. New Violation.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black residue, pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine bin. New Violation.
46.711(a)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Employee personal belongings stored in prep area in the drive thru area, and were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment or utensils. New Violation.
46.1029
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Handle of the walk-in freezer observed in disrepair. New Violation.
46.671
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Multiple drains observed backed up at the 3-comp sink, food prep sink and mop sink. -Leak observed in the pipe of the 3-compartment sink in the warewash area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Large puddles of water observed throughout the prep area, warewash area and toilet rooms. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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