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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 4723

2201 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative determination recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3779101
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13920126
DBPR license3911960

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High 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
#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly on wall at sandwich reach in cooler. 3 live flies on bulk soda boxes. 1 live fly on bulk Togo containers. 3 live flies on plastic and paper bags at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall under microwave in kitchen. 4 live roaches on wall above microwave. 1 live roach on wall behind sandwich reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near drive thru window. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table at drive thru. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 11:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 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.