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POPEYE'S CHICKEN

Based on 10 health inspections, POPEYE'S CHICKEN in PANAMA CITY has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

2711 HWY 231

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13553749

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed a gap underneath the back door. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed a gap underneath the back door. Observed on 10- 21-25 gap at the back door leading to the outside. Violation has already been addressed at previous callback. Admin Complaint
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed body of water outside by the back door from employee spraying down the three compartment sink area floors down, running underneath the back door onto the ground area. It was stated that this been going on for a week. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed straw placed on top of the wet area no lime wasn't placed in the area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed upon callback someone dumped a load of ice in the same wet area. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13551626

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed a gap underneath the back door. Admin Complaint
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed body of water outside by the back door from employee spraying down the three compartment sink area floors down, running underneath the back door onto the ground area. It was stated that this been going on for a week. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed straw placed on top of the wet area no lime wasn't placed in the area. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915382

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sugar container in disrepair.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed body of water outside by the back door from employee spraying down the three compartment sink area floors down, running underneath the back door onto the ground area. It was stated that this been going on for a week. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10812314

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container.
  • 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. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10610613

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing,above the mop sink area.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing,crossed from three compartment sink and the walk in cooler and underneath cook line around the floor drain.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer inside door area in disrepair and the heating element in disrepair around the freezer door.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, underneath the dry storage area walls in all area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Garbage can need to be cleaned solid buildup in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water.
  • 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground, outside by the back door.
  • 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: 9/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892620

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Garbage can.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet,next to drive thru.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon contain not labeled above the breading station.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rising off a towel inside the employee hand sink.

Inspection Date: 6/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8635294

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8591924

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed no proof of employee food safety training certification. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8478683

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee clock in and use a drink cup to dispense ice in drive thru.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing mop sink.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door panel has been removed.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall on the corner edge next to the pickup window, Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer system.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in standing water in the three compartment sink l
  • 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.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353690

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed prep employee using a single serving cup to dispense rice.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with water. Back in three compartment sink area and in front of the walk in cooler.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floors,underneath the racks.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed corner piece of the wall on the back display side has damaged.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched register and then engaged in food preparation making a sandwich , failed to wash their hands.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop 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. Repeat Violation