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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #140

With 8 documented inspections, POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #140 in TALLAHASSEE has achieved a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

2996 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/3/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13661896

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 basic

  • 36-65-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors throughout establishment and kitchen. Contacted local fire authorities. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Upon callback, the manager Tiffany Lilly stated that the Tallahassee Fire Department visited the establishment on 3/25/2026 to complete inspection and stated that they need to call someone out to figure out why the smoke is not pulling out completely. The district manager put in a work order and stated someone should be coming out today. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: I spoke with General manager, and she stated a part has been ordered and should have arrived on Wednesday however, the part has still not arrived. **Time Extended**

3/26/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13655278

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 basic

  • 36-65-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors throughout establishment and kitchen. Contacted local fire authorities. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Upon callback, the manager Tiffany Lilly stated that the Tallahassee Fire Department visited the establishment on 3/25/2026 to complete inspection and stated that they need to call someone out to figure out why the smoke is not pulling out completely. The district manager put in a work order and stated someone should be coming out today. **Time Extended**

3/18/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13507496

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 5 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath fryers.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled with food debris.
  • 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors throughout establishment and kitchen. Contacted local fire authorities. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside hand sink near kitchen entrance.

8/28/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10883682

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 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.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed conditioning not working properly in frontline/kitchen area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in ware washing area in front of back door.
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in women's bathroom. Corrected On-Site

4/15/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8749712

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 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

7/2/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8702362

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 9 basic

  • 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.

3/25/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8473594

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 9 basic

  • 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.

8/15/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8364849

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 6 basic

  • 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.