POPEYES 8495
4493 Commercial Way
Florida, 34606
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dispensing nozzles for chilled lemonade in drive thru soiled with slime and ice chute in the self dispensing soda machine in the dining area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front lobby area to the left of the kitchen entrance door and floor soiled underneath self serve soda dispensing machine in lobby. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust and a mold-like substance in the dining area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed water in same area at start of callback inspection. Employee cleaned up water and water has not returned. Discussed in depth with operator. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of slime in tray at the self dispensing soda station in the dining area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 small flying insects in mop sink area in rear of kitchen by rear exit door. Manager started to eliminate flies. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed 6 small flying insects on wall in mop sink area in rear of kitchen by rear exit door. Employee started to eliminate flies. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dispensing nozzles for chilled lemonade in drive thru soiled with slime and ice chute in the self dispensing soda machine in the dining area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of fryer area utensil storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front lobby area to the left of the kitchen entrance door and floor soiled underneath self serve soda dispensing machine in lobby. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust and a mold-like substance in the dining area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of slime in tray at the self dispensing soda station in the dining area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 small flying insects in mop sink area in rear of kitchen by rear exit door. Manager started to eliminate flies. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dispensing nozzles for chilled lemonade in drive thru soiled with slime and ice chute in the self dispensing soda machine in the dining area. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/25/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach along wall to the right of the mop sink and 1 dead roach underneath clean equipment storage rack in back area near dry storage shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep tables. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects in back area near mop sink on wall and mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lemonade dispensing nozzles in the drive thru area soiled with an accumulation of slime and a mold-like substance in the ice chute to the self dispensing soda machine in the lobby. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at any of the handwashing sinks in the kitchen. Operator stated they are waiting on a truck to deliver their paper towels today. Operator placed napkins at all handwashing sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents and tiles soiled with dust and a mold-like substance throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents and tiles soiled with dust and a mold-like substance throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath self dispensing soda machine in lobby in cabinet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed 2 dead roaches to the left of the dry storage area on floor underneath shelf, 1 dead roach underneath clean equipment storage rack, and 1 dead roach under soda machine area in cabinet in the lobby area. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine and to the left of reach-in freezer next to fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rolling white container of flour to the left of fryers without a label and near prep area in front of flour bag rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 55 small flying insects in mop sink area by rear door of establishment landing on mop sink, wall, and black hose in mop sink area. - 11 small flying insects near three compartment sink and prep sink. - 3 small flying insects in dry storage area on wall. - 2 small flying insects on wall behind clean equipment storage rack landing on clean dishes. - 1 small flying insect on walk-in freezer door. - 3 small flying insects on wall in prep area on wall behind sugar bin landing on sugar bin. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed no small flying insects in establishment at time of callback inspection. Observed approximately 25 larvae about 1/2 inch in size in mop sink and in front of mop sink on tiles. Operator poured a chemical on the larvae and will clean and sanitize area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents and tiles soiled with dust and a mold-like substance throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath self dispensing soda machine in lobby in cabinet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed 2 dead roaches to the left of the dry storage area on floor underneath shelf, 1 dead roach underneath clean equipment storage rack, and 1 dead roach under soda machine area in cabinet in the lobby area. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed 1 dead roach under soda machine area in cabinet in the lobby area, 1 dead roach to the left of the dry storage area on floor underneath shelf, and 1 dead roach underneath three compartment sink. Employees removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 55 small flying insects in mop sink area by rear door of establishment landing on mop sink, wall, and black hose in mop sink area. - 11 small flying insects near three compartment sink and prep sink. - 3 small flying insects in dry storage area on wall. - 2 small flying insects on wall behind clean equipment storage rack landing on clean dishes. - 1 small flying insect on walk-in freezer door. - 3 small flying insects on wall in prep area on wall behind sugar bin landing on sugar bin. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed no small flying insects in establishment at time of callback inspection. Observed approximately 25 larvae about 1/2 inch in size in mop sink and in front of mop sink on tiles. Operator poured a chemical on the larvae and will clean and sanitize area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed no small flying insects in establishment at time of callback inspection. Observed 5 dead larvae about 1/2 inch in size in mop sink. Operator flushed dead larvae down mop sink with water and cleaned and sanitized area. Operator sealed area around mop sink. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents and tiles soiled with dust and a mold-like substance throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath self dispensing soda machine in lobby in cabinet. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation while preparing food at fryer station and food assembly station. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on containers stacked together on a storage rack to the left of the soda bag in the box rack. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine and to the left of reach-in freezer next to fryers. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer area. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rolling white container of flour to the left of fryers without a label and near prep area in front of flour bag rack. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 55 small flying insects in mop sink area by rear door of establishment landing on mop sink, wall, and black hose in mop sink area. - 11 small flying insects near three compartment sink and prep sink. - 3 small flying insects in dry storage area on wall. - 2 small flying insects on wall behind clean equipment storage rack landing on clean dishes. - 1 small flying insect on walk-in freezer door. - 3 small flying insects on wall in prep area on wall behind sugar bin landing on sugar bin. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath prep sink area to the right of the mop sink. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine and to the left of the reach-in freezer off of the cook line. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).