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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

With 5 documented inspections, POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN in TAVARES has achieved a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

FL 19
Florida, 32778
Lake County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898359

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer soiled Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women restroom.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink across from drive thru.
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+ operating diluted. Rechecked 200 ppmCorrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841768

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in on cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook preparing fried chicken.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors under fryers.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - both Blodgett ovens - lower microwave
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - both Blodgett ovens. - exterior of bun toaster Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Traulsen reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • 03E-03-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. -Gravy 121° - 1st reheat 121° placed on serving line. -Operator is reheating to 165° **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781016

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cold holding unit on line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -both microwave -hot holding unit -both ovens
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filter -shelving above chicken station -speed racks in walk- cooler -walk-in cooler gaskets -exterior of ice machine Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind fryers - batter station wall.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer. - raw chicken over raw popcorn shrimp Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - stainless cleaner stored with seasoned poultry batter in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -whit cutting board at sandwich station - bun toaster Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444610

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - chicken cooler
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dry storage area
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood fliters
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -person at expo
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Ice chute at drink station in dining area. -Tea urns in Dining area

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380007

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Exterior of fryers Exterior of ovens
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryers