POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #140
2996 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles missing in ware washing area and in front of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
13
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.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain covers missing near mop sink, and in front of chicken prep station.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor near walk in cooler and dunnage rack soiled with food and flour debris. All observed floors behind registers and front line with trash, food debris. Also floors behind ice machine.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in front of walk in freezer.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo cooler near lemonade maker.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine with mold like substance, drive thru.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed lids stored upright, drive thru area.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 5 seconds.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over mashed potatoes in walk in cooler.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch trash can with gloved hands and then touch container with raw chicken present. Educated employee on cross contamination and food borne illness.
- 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 French fries 120F, front line, per manager placed 15 minutes ago, manager disposed of.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.Observed waste receptacle not covered in women's restroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license 6/1/22. Manager printed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 cellphone charger stored on microwave.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on containers in ware washing area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in washing area area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken tenders thawing in bucket in 3 compartment sink.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet at mop sink and leak at pipe at handwashing sink near employee entrance.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed batter stored below raw chicken in walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed exhaust vents throughout kitchen with mold like substance, dust.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile near ice machine by employee entrance.
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no receptacle hand was sink by employee entrance.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold like substance, grease between Bach exit door and 3 compartment sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at fry station with gloved hands touch dirty pans, sanitizer cloths, and then begin battering raw chicken.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).