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POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #93

POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #93 located in TAMPA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

2201 East Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13514486

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin on drive thru window with mold-like substance in the interior. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans stacked on floor tier shelf near soda bib area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken tiles through back kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of drink machine near drive thru window and self service station that houses soda nozzles soiled with slime debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand washing sink located near office. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser near reach in cooler for sandwich station unable to dispense paper towels - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878780

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin on drive thru window with mold-like substance in the interior.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on table next to frozen drink machine, employee removed. 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 employee bag on top of sugar in dry storage area with single service items. Employee moved bag Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans stacked on floor tier shelf near soda bib area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler near back door.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler near back door.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple broken tiles through back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil in filet flour not stored with handle above the tops of the time\temperature control for safety food. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with copy of choking poster, sign posted near office. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of drink machine near drive thru window and self service station that houses soda nozzles soiled with slime debris.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups stored in the floor in single service dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in bucket near wet mop sink, employee hung up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly near back door, employees actively training to eliminate.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding), prepped at 9:30am, 1st temp at 11:15am, employee placed items on ice for rapid cooling. 2nd temp at 12:15pm cut leafy greens 51F, sliced cheese 48F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand washing sink located near office.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser near reach in cooler for sandwich station unable to dispense paper towels
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and shredded lettuce inside of walk in cooler not date marked. Employee added date marking Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801094

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8861263

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in back kitchen area near 3 compartment sink
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Self service soda area in dinning room shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 60 F. Reheated 169 F. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employees glove inside hand sink near fryers.

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734882

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in-cooler gaskets front kitchen area
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top shelf near drive in window in kitchen area Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food stored on shelves holding packages of condiments near drive in window.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking faucet. At hand sink near office and service window
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The backplate of the soda dispenser in the dining area is soiled.

Inspection Date: 12/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8465736

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Large white container on cooksline Corrected On-Site
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near 3 compartment sink Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356655

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup and food debris in walk-in freezer.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near microwaves Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container on rollers near fryers not labeled.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies near back door and around fryers.
  • 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.