Inspection Report

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POPEYE'S #171

2701 E BUSCH BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 1, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3583426
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10798064
DBPR license3915511

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03D-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.

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate03D-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.

#8Intermediate31A-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.

#9Intermediate27-16-4

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.

Basic 4

#1Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over reach-in cooler and hot box by office desk in kitchen.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 microwaves by office desk in kitchen.

#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at prep area in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.