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POPEYES 11576

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3359141
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8378401
DBPR license6304072

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on wall by chicken prep area. 3 live flies on wall by back hand sink 4 live flies on wall by three compartment sink 5 live flies on wall in dry storage by back door **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#7High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 live fly larvae on floor indry storage **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has one new hire that has not acknowledged reporting agreement. Manager printed and had employee sogn off on agreement **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken fan in walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles in disrepair by walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line, dish area and dry storage which is causing water accumulation and breeding of vermin **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-06-4

Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can by front hand washing sink to discard paper towels. Closest receptacle was 20 feet away **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises 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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.