Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POPEYES 11576

3815 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33813

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 12, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3170623
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7816241
DBPR license6304072

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 12, 2022 12:31 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 13, 2022 3:34 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 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

#7High Priority29-44-4

High 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**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-02-6

High 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to front counter. Manager restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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**

Warning
#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed built up food debris on floor under fryers **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and in disrepair under left fryer, cove molding broken by dish area **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water at prep sink **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.