Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 5321

2216 E FLETCHER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3764603
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13871589
DBPR license3912260

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 13 flies on soda boxes by back door. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (47F – Cold Holding) Items placed inside walk in frezzer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back door.

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.

#3Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from ceiling onto food preparation counter on front line. Water leaking from hot water heater causing mold-like substance to develop on table underneath hot water heater. Green mold-like substance on wall behind hot water heaters.

#4Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia sanitation bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Manager refilled bucket tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.