POPEYES 11576
3815 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8575251
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the single prep sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can near the hand washing sink near the chicken sandwich station. The manager placed a trash receptacle near the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024. License was updated during the inspection. 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. Mashed potatoes126 F Rice 117F Inside the hot holding cabinet across from the chicken sandwich station. The manager increase the temperature setting and added more hot water to the holding cabinet. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 12/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491974
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer door.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near the mop sink and above the 3 compartment sink.
- 11-27-4: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. Provided a copy by email. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494008
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken fan in walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair by walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line, dish area and dry storage which is causing water accumulation and breeding of vermin Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: grout still missing Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491469
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken fan in walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair by walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line, dish area and dry storage which is causing water accumulation and breeding of vermin Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: grout still missing Admin Complaint
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on wall by chicken prep area. 3 live flies on wall by back hand sink 4 live flies on wall by three compartment sink 5 live flies on wall in dry storage by back door Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed 4 live flies on wall by breading station Observed 5 live flies under prep sink Admin Complaint
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 live fly larvae on floor indry storage Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed 4 live fly larvae on floor in dry storage Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 9/5/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378401
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken fan in walk in freezer Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair by walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line, dish area and dry storage which is causing water accumulation and breeding of vermin Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can by front hand washing sink to discard paper towels. Closest receptacle was 20 feet away Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on wall by chicken prep area. 3 live flies on wall by back hand sink 4 live flies on wall by three compartment sink 5 live flies on wall in dry storage by back door Admin Complaint
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 live fly larvae on floor indry storage Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1: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. Establishment has one new hire that has not acknowledged reporting agreement. Manager printed and had employee sogn off on agreement Corrected On-Site Warning