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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #140

491 W TENNESSEE ST · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 323011025

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3428361
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8702362
DBPR license4700791

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 5 seconds.

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over mashed potatoes in walk in cooler.

#12High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch trash can with gloved hands and then touch container with raw chicken present. Educated employee on cross contamination and food borne illness.

#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries 120F, front line, per manager placed 15 minutes ago, manager disposed of.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain covers missing near mop sink, and in front of chicken prep station.

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor near walk in cooler and dunnage rack soiled with food and flour debris. All observed floors behind registers and front line with trash, food debris. Also floors behind ice machine.

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in front of walk in freezer.

#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo cooler near lemonade maker.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine with mold like substance, drive thru.

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#9Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed lids stored upright, drive thru area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 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)

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