POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
With 6 documented inspections, POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN in TAVARES has achieved a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 6 reports on file
FL 19
Florida, 32778
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/6/2026· 1w ago
Visit ID: 13467164
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 6 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under racks in dish area. Floor under soda station in back kitchen area. Floor in walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven across from prep area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets by cook line. Trouslen cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets by prep area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior by cook line. Trouslen cooler at the end of cook line. Reach in cooler by prep area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Chute in dining room.
7/21/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10898359
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 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
2/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8841768
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 7 basic
- 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**
7/26/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8781016
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 1 int, 7 basic
- 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
1/22/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8444610
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 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
7/13/2023· 2y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8380007
Met Inspection Standards4 basic
- 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