Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 4262

710 S HWY 19 · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3762920
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13864635
DBPR license6400705

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution in triple sink at 500ppm. Operator adjusted water in sanitizer sink and retested and the new ppm result is 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed scoop with heavy food debris soil. Operator removed scoop and washed, rinsed and sanitized and then returned to the scoop holder. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can directly in front of the handwashing sink, blocking clear access to the sink.

Basic 11

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed scoop for bulk ice stored in a holder with black/green mold like substance at base of holder with scoop stored inside holder.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweater stored on top of bulk sugar bin.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans on clean dish shelf with water present.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple gaskets on walk-in/reach in coolers coolers and walk-in freezer torn.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris next to fryer on floor, dust on the ceiling over handwashing sink and floor debris in drive through area.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor, shelves, and compressor.

#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in sugar bin, in contact with product.

#8Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed pans stored on clean dish shelf with food debris.

#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed mop and squeegee stored over and dripping on top of cardboard soda box/bag. Operator asked employee to relocate. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink in breading area with leaking faucet.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.