POPEYE'S #171
2701 East Busch Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/1/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over reach-in cooler and hot box by office desk in kitchen.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 microwaves by office desk in kitchen.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at prep area in kitchen.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a large container of cooked rice (cooked at 11pm yesterday, 39-49F at 10:50am - Cooling) in walk-in cooler more than 6 hours.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed a large container of cooked rice (cooked at 11pm yesterday, 39-49F at 10:50am - Cooling) more than 6 hours stored deeper than 4 inches and covered in walk-in cooler.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes in handwash sink at drive thru station. Discussed with manager about handwash sink is for handwash only.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off due to leaking faucet in handwash sink at prep area in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
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. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor inside walk in cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Manager refilled bucket retested at 200ppm of quaternary ammonia. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser on front line soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
- 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. Emailed operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).