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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #185

With 7 documented inspections, POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #185 in TALLAHASSEE has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2996 APALACHEE PKWY, TALLAHASSEE 32301

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13570731

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on pipes, walls and floor.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice near drive thru area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 79F.
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on men's bathroom door disconnected/broken.
  • 32-05-4:Basic - Women's Bathroom door in disrepair. Locked from the inside, no key available to unlock from the outside.
  • 22-11-5:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. At breading stations - pans of raw chicken stored with lids since 11:30am and 12:30am -5:30 pm not changed and lids heavily soiled.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side at mop sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dough scraper stored in sink across from 3 compartment sink. Employee removed utensil from sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892520

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair/cracked in ware washing area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken sitting in sink to thaw. Operator ran water over during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding cold holding for less than 4 hours: Coleslaw 51F. Operator placed food inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10757432

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836099

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked in front of three compartment sink.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside both microwaves next to food warmer.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bread toaster accumulated with grease and food debris. Observed soda machine surface soiled at drive thru.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720087

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at hand was sink in fryer area.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near hand wash sink in fryer area. GM placed trash can at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Also observed soda dispenser housing at drive thru with mold like substance.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on inserts in ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids stored upright in drive thru. GM stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in sandwich make station.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not dispensing at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470268

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink. GM stored to dry properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers that were drying near prep sink. GM removed labels. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket of water. GM stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341984

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease and debris.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed. Chicken tenders, spicy tenders, nuggets in walk in cooler that were thawed more than 24 hours no date marking. Employee placed date marking stickers on each item. Corrected On-Site