POPEYES CHICKEN
18403 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).