POPEYES 11576
3815 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33813
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
29-44-4High Priority – Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipe under chicken prep sink going into drain. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on metal backsplash to right side wall of fryers. Observed 2 live flies on wall under hand sink by three compartment sink. Observed 1 live fly on molding by mop sink. Observed 1 live fly on wall by clean pans in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches in unsealed molding to right side of battering station and left to chicken warmer. Observed 1 dying roach on floor by front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to front counter. Manager restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 6
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in grease catch pan on floor to right side of fryer, Observed 1 dead roach in cove molding to left of chicken warmer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top shelf in dry storage by chicken prep area **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed built up food debris on floor under fryers **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and in disrepair under left fryer, cove molding broken by dish area **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout establishment. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water at prep sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.