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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #132

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3775283
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13907912
DBPR license6400705

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 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 2

#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer near drive through window. cheese bites (126-129F – Hot Holding); shrimp (125F – Hot Holding). Manager stated they will discard within thirty minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No device located on Bibb next to dumpsters.

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Racks inside and bottom of biscuit cooler soiled with food debris. Interior of ice bin on top corners black/green mold like substance. Racks inside and bottom of hotbox soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Sink in prep area and sink at cook line paper towel dispenser did not work.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice in walk in cooler. Manger removed bowl from rice. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in wall next to biscuit cooler. Cove molding near back door in disrepair.

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee observed with bracelets on both arms. Employee removed bracelets from both arms **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean dish shelf. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup observed on compressor in walk in cooler. Gaskets torn on doors of two reach in coolers in kitchen. Gaskets torn on walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Mashed potatoes stored on floor in kitchen area. Manager picked up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic33-09-4

Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bag of trash located behind dumpster.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flour bins soiled with food debris. Door and gaskets to walk in cooler and freezer had black/green mold like substance. Shelf under microwave soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door does not have self closing mechanism.

#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. Roll of trash bags on top of napkins. Employee moved roll of trash bags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.