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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #119

Based on 10 health inspections, POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #119 in MERRIT ISL has earned a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 10 reports on file

78 Avenue E
Florida, 33404
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/27/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13553918

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for soda machine in lobby has an accumulation of mold like substances
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout working areas. In back right corner of walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Thawing rack in walk in cooler is soiled Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine in Togo area has an accumulation is soiled. Soiled containers on drying rack with clean dishes Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to access current employee training documentation at time of inspection

10/6/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10878074

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used cigar on prep table net to rear door. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor flooded in corner beneath raw chicken
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In walk in cooler. Food items stored beneath dripping condenser unit
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves and speed rack are soiled
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Large rolling bin in triple sink hallway Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottles on shelf above flour and single service cups in dry storage area. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine at Togo window has an accumulation of mold like substance Repeat Violation

1/30/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10768870

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint along grid for ceiling tiles in kitchen is begin to peel away and hang down
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Slide lid for Magnesol container is cracked
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzle of soda machine in Togo area is soiled

12/30/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10706687

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/29/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8736161

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 9 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully close under own weight
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Measuring cup with no handle stored in flour. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Unfinished sheet rock on walls next to rear door
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top reach in cooler across from fryers on make line. Ambient temperature of 47°F
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen areas and in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer on floor, ceiling and along door frame
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container used to holster ice scoop at main ice machine is soiled
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flour and rice bins are soiled
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In storage area of reach in cooler across from fryers cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated product had been in unit over night
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In storage area of reach in cooler across from fryers cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding) sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink at 500+ ppm. Operator diluted to Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machines have an accumulation of mold like substance
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's and women's restrooms do not have hot water provided at hand wash sinks

6/21/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8699865

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 6 basic

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Storage rank beneath AC unit
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop stored inside of container with handle touching product
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster to put up on board
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Scent of raw sewage present at chicken prep area and triple sink area
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ac vent over dry storage rank triple sink area have an accumulation of mole like substance and is dripping on pans and Floors throughout dry storage area are soiled
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving soiled Repeat Violation
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink is hanging below the flood rim
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash (55F - Cold Holding)(raw chicken (57,56F - Cold Holding) in prep area in front of walk in freezer

3/22/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8549564

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves and rolling racks are soiled

2/14/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8587527

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/10/2024· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8549419

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is unable to provide proof of completion for food safety. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Trouble accessing information through online system **Time Extended**

11/9/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8357105

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice in walk in freezer on floor, door frame, walls and ceiling
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is unable to provide proof of completion for food safety. Warning
  • 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. Verbiage found in folder. No evidence that employees have read documentation. Operator unable to provide proof of compliance Warning