Popeyes

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Inspections

1. Mar 17, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     Observed there is no air gap provided on ice machine and soda/ice bin. Instructed PIC to provide a air gap on these locations. PIC stated they will get a air gap on these locations. Returned on 3/17/2026 for reinspection. Observed there is a air gap for ice machine. Observed no air gap provided on ice bin/ soda fountain machine. Informed PIC. PIC stated plumber is coming in today. PIC stated plumber can fix it then. (This is second repeat violation for ice bin/ soda fountain machine.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Observed containers of flour, salt, sugar, and rice are stored in unlabeled container. Instructed PIC to label containers. PIC stated they will label the containers.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the thermometer for one of the ice prep cooler is not maintained in good repair and not operating. PIC is aware and is getting a work order in. PIC stated staff are monitoring and taking temperatures of the chicken routinely. Observed ice accumulation in walk in freezer and bucket catching leaking water. PIC is a aware and stated they have a work order in to repair it.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

2. Feb 26, 2026 Routine · 4 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 6 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING

     Observed container of cooked rice warmer box is hot held at 124°F. Informed PIC and got 126F. PIC stated it had been there 1.5 hours. PIC then had staff reheat the container of rice. Rice was reheated to 187F.

     Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Observed bottle of mayo at 65F and bottle of tartar sauce at 68F sitting out in counter top. Informed PIC and PIC stated the sauces should have been in the ice prep cooler. PIC discussed with employee how long it was sitting out. Employee stated 30 minutes. PIC then place the bottles in the freezer to cool back down. Tested and bottles are below 41F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     Observed all three buckets and 3 compartment sink using kayquat II sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is less than 150 PPM. Informed Person In Charge. PIC then tested each areas and got the same. PIC then refilled all buckets and 3 compartment sink and tested at 400ppm.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     Observed there is no air gap provided on ice machine and soda/ice bin. Instructed PIC to provide a air gap on these locations. PIC stated they will get a air gap on these locations.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Observed food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed person in charge to have a written procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. PIC stated they will have written procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     Observed no single-use toweling available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying in kitchen. Employee observed and refilled paper towel dispensor.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the thermometer for one of the ice prep cooler is not maintained in good repair and not operating. PIC is aware and is getting a work order in. PIC stated staff are monitoring and taking temperatures of the chicken routinely. Observed ice accumulation in walk in freezer and bucket catching leaking water. PIC is a aware and stated they have a work order in to repair it.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Observed female bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle. Instructed PIC to provided a covered waste receptacle. PIC will get a cover for the waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     DRYING MOPS

     Observed mops stored in soiled mop buckets. Instructed PIC when mops are not in use to be placed in a position that allows them to air−dry. PIC will employee remove the mop from the mop buckes and have it air dry.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16

3. Jan 13, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 2 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Observed employee not washing hands after dropping pencil on floor, picking it up, and touching face. Employee then started to prepare sauces. Instructed employee to wash their hands. Employee then washed their hands. Observed employee not washing hands after using phone. Employee began to help on prepline. Instructed employee to wash their hands. Employee then washed their hands.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The quat sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM. Observed the quat sanitizer was soiled in the 3 compartment sink. Tested sanitizer level and got 0ppm. PIC and Employee then drained the sanitizer compartment and tested at 200ppm. Tested all four sanitizer buckets and were at 0ppm of quat. PIC and Employee then discarded all sanitizer in buckets and refilled sanitizer buckets and got 200ppm. PIC stated that sanitizer buckets get switch out everyo two hours and were missed to being switch out with new sanitizer. PIC will monitor the sanitizer being refilled in the buckets and 3 compartment sink.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     Observed no air gap provided on ice machine near the hand washing sink. Instructed PIC that air must be provided on the ice machine. PIC will place a work order in.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Observed food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed person in charge to have a written procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. PIC stated they will have written procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Observed a quat test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will order a quat test kit.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Observed outside thermometer for walk in cooler and 2 door cooler is not maintained in good repair and not operating. Observed prep coolers are not maintined in good repair and not mainiting cold holding temperatures. Both ice prep cooler 50-52 F. Observed ice accumulation in walk in freezer and walk inn cooler. Instructed manager to repair or replace listed areas affected. PIC has already placed a work order in for the accumulation of ice and will place a work order in for the other areas listed..

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the cabinets under hot holding units infront of the store and areas above the fryer units is not cleaned on a frequent basis. Observed accumulation of debris on the areas listed. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequncey. PIC will have an employee clean those areas.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

     Observed female bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle. Instructed PIC to provided a covered waste receptacle. PIC will get a cover for the waste receptacle.

     Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

     Code 5-501.17

   • Not serious Core

     WALL AND CEILING COVERINGS AND COATINGS

     Observed some areas of covering is damaged and missing in the dining area and in the kitchen. Observed one wall joint covering is damaged in kitchen. Observed the sealant to the handwahsing sink to the wall is coming apart. Instructed the PIC to repair the areas listed. PIC will place a work order in.

     Correction: Provide wall and ceiling coverings that are smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

     Code 6-201.16

   • Not serious Core

     DRYING MOPS

     Observed mops stored in soiled mop buckets. Instructed PIC when mops are not in use to be placed in a position that allows them to air−dry. PIC will employee remove the mops from the mop buckets and have them air dry.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16

4. Nov 30, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.