POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #160
9309 Merrill Road
Jacksonville, Florida, 32225
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook in kitchen wearing a watch
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Biscuits stored in Popeyes Togo bags in walk in freezer. Manager removed from recycled Togo bags **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 105-117 on hot holding rack. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser near mop sink not dispensing, manager had to adjust **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. On spread sheet updated 3.31.25 some employees needs up dating
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area soiled with grease build up.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a can of chips belonging to employee stored next to single service items on prep shelf under lemonade machine. Person in charge voluntarily discarded can. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken breasts on top shelf heater unit on front line at 109-117F. Person in charge stated it was cooked 30 minutes prior and voluntarily discarded. Cooked chicken breasts (109-117F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice scoop holder with mold like substance build up. Employee washed, rinsed, and sanitized scoop and holder. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near to go window. Person in charge provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing on trash can in women's restroom.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead flies on premises. Observed 2 dead flies at front counter area. Employee swept flies and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cook line and in walk-in cooler in disrepair.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers at cook line have grease build up. Extinguisher tank attached to wall at end of fryer line, grease build up.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of unbagged trash at dumpster enclosure.
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Water turned off on dipperwell in prep area, water 83f. Employee turned water on. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room, spray bottle of Comet cleaner stored on shelf with drink caddies and other single service items.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket and mop stored in front of handwash sink near back door.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles cracked or broken throughout kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage area, floor under shelves have build up of debris. Walls at sandwich make area and by back door, soiled.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbaggged trash and debris n ground in dumpster enclosure. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at sandwich make area.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, open bag of raw popcorn shrimp and pan of raw chicken stored over cases of fries.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two manager certificates expired 7/19/2023. Also, 4 food handlers present, Certified Food Manager present has expired certificate.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).