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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 25, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3779101
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13922259
DBPR license3911960

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: 1 live fly on shelf next to microwave. 1 live fly on shelf next to bulk soda boxes. 1 live fly on bulk box of garbage bags. 1 live fly on wall near dry storage shelf. 2 dead flies on prep table in kitchen. 1 dead fly on floor at drive thru window. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: 2 dead flies on window sill of drive thru. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: 1 dead roach on floor next to sandwich reach in cooler. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: 1 live roach next to dry storage shelf near office. 1 live roach on wall near microwaves in kitchen. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-25: **Time Extended**

Warning

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

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.