POPEYES CHICKEN
18403 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can at women's bathroom without lid. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting at ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer floor.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda dispenser at take out window soiled with mold like substance.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed interior of reach in freezer at preparation area soiled.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose at mop sink missing bib.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to mop sink. Manager refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at front counter soiled with debris.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can in ladies room missing lid. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a container at the warewashing area wet nesting. Manager placed in three compartment sink to wash. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler located at front counter.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Manager placed ice scoop upright, handle no longer touching ice. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris located next to lemonade machine at front counter.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed scale at front counter soiled with debris. Manager discarded item. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed at time of inspection **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed part of the hot line station in the front. Multiple light bulbs are burnt. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Still lights not functioning. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath HWS located in back area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed at time of inspection HWS located in back prep area still leaking. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and walk on cooler handles dirty. Employee wiped them out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection license not displayed. Manager printed current and posted it. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing bracelets and wrist watch while handling food.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed part of the hot line station in the front. Multiple light bulbs are burnt.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food residue on clean food containers at the rack in the ware washing area. Manager collected and sent all of them to the 3 compartment sink to solve the issue . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed dirty walk in cooler shelving .
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath HWS located in back area.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing clean gloves took the hose from the floor , put it at the backside, then continue working with clean utensils and food without washing hands in between.
- 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 at the front line display : French fries (124F - Hot Holding); spicy breast (124F - Hot Holding); chicken wings (116F - Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 4 hrs. Manager discarded the food items. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink. Observed in the prep area. Employee restocked the station. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
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 2/15/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, interior of oven located at preparation area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed about 4 light burned out in the heating lamp system. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler located in sandwich area gasket soiled. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located in sandwich area interior soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under the heating lamps at cook line observed crispy chicken (109 F - Hot Holding); crispy chicken (112F - Hot Holding); french fries (103F - Hot Holding); as per assistant manager items have been there for less than an hour, employee reheating food items. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).