POPEYES CHICKEN 2509
3238 Fowler Street
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/1/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459075
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple loose and broken floor tiles near 3 compartment sink and cooler near fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Observed tiles as still damaged and in need of repair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed tiles as still damaged. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large buildup of ice on floor of walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Observed ice buildup in walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed ice as still present. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/1/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459074
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in broken floor tiles near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed water as still present. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near 3 compartment sink, reach in cooler by fryers, and ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed tiles as still damaged. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door frame of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed ice as still present. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by drive thru. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near kitchen. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/31/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8457815
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple loose and broken floor tiles near 3 compartment sink and cooler near fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Observed tiles as still damaged and in need of repair. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large buildup of ice on floor of walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Observed ice buildup in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cold holding station across from fryers: raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding). Operator began placing ice around items for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Observed raw chicken at 56F - Cold Holding. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 7/31/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8458867
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in broken floor tiles near 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near 3 compartment sink, reach in cooler by fryers, and ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door frame of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of single service items stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from fryers raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); raw spicy chicken (56F - Cold Holding). Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by drive thru. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369709
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating candy on cook line near fryers.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple loose and broken floor tiles near 3 compartment sink and cooler near fryers.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed opened cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large buildup of ice on floor of walk in freezer.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 cases of single service items stored on floor near fryers, and multiple other cases stored on floor in dry storage.
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain under seasoning sink as very slow draining, water appears to be standing in drain. Operator cleaned drain. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects on exterior cardboard box near reach in freezer unit.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cold holding station across from fryers: raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding). Operator began placing ice around items for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**