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POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #55

POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #55 in NARANJA has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

27101 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33032
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873287

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk in cooler handle.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items on rack with to go supplies next to ice machine.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean metal containers next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by walk in freezer door entrance.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under fryers.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed ton at front counter next, employee removed ton to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on biscuits reach in cooler, also on reach in freezer next to breaded station.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior biscuits reach in cooler. Also observed mold-like substance on reach in cooler interior at sandwich assembly area.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at breaded station.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator changing gloves without washing their hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and not changing gloves as needed.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed across biscuits oven.

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under fryers at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on breading station.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (127F - Hot Holding) at sandwich station as per operator approximately 45 min, operator discarded chicken during inspection. Also observed fries (98F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator discarded fries .Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed 1 toilet removed from each bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile at dry storage area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at walk in cooler. Also at the entrance of walk in freezer.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under fryers. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed flour white bin uncovered next to HWS by breaded station . Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at 3 compartment sink. Also at breaded station. Repeat Violation
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) 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 chicken breast (123F - Hot Holding) by steam table, as per manager less than 1 hour. Manager proceeded to reheat food. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed on HWS at breaded station.

Inspection Date: 8/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347594

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed one of the toilets removed from ladies bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under fryers.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed 3 compartment sink soiled wall.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 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 form during inspection. Manager printed out during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
(706 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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