Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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POPEYES 11525

8700 ULMERTON ROAD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 5, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3185326
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7898127
DBPR license6217070

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 5, 2022 1:55 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 6, 2022 3:51 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage issue/fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water and no soap at cook line. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures.

#11High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 live flies at flour storage. 10 live flies at dry storage next to mop sink. 2 live flies at dining room.

#13High Priority28-13-4

High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water on ground at back of the establishment, large amount of waste water created a water puddle on drive thru driveway and parking lot.

#14High Priority28-25-4

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. Observed standing water in mop sink located inside the establishment, after turned on water in mop sink, water can not be drained and running onto the floor at dry storage, cook line, in front of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, and inside walk-in cooler. Toilet can not flush properly in men's room.

#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of raw chicken (50 F – Cold Holding); raw chicken wing (52F – Cold Holding) stored in ice well on cook line. Operator filled more ice in ice well. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizing bucket stored in handwash sink at dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink at cook line and ware washing area.

#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. At all handwash sinks at kitchen. Operator started to restocked. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 9

#1Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Observed accumulation of trash debris on floor at men's restroom.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back storage, mop sink area, cook line and in front of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris on floor around floor drains throughout the kitchen.

#4Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Exterior of the cooking equipments.

#7Basic32-23-4

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet not flushing properly due to sewage issues.

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink. three compartment sink.

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 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
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.