Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POPEYES 12545

600 34TH ST N · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33713

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3261037
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8113873
DBPR license6217784

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 15, 2022 2:21 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 17, 2022 1:35 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live fly found in front counter area 2 live flies found in dining area by garbage area 17 live flies next to ice machine and dry storage rack on boxes holding single service sauce packets, boxes for chicken, to go cups for the public 9 in soda vending machine/to go area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salt bin soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in and walk in coolers soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Near ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks observed on shelf next to spices **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee items stopped next to boxes of single service utensils in dry storage area next to walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. On employees boxing chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On employees boxing chicken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed rbown plastic containers on clean dish storage rack with wet nesting **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Various spots in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in all reach in and walk in coolers soiled with food debris **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stickers still present on containers on clean dish storage rack. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sandwich station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:02 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.