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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #119

116 W MERRITT ISLAND CSWY · MERRIT ISL · Brevard County · FL 32952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3447134
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736161
DBPR license1503951

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate9 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 3

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In storage area of reach in cooler across from fryers cheesecake (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated product had been in unit over night

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In storage area of reach in cooler across from fryers cheesecake (47F – Cold Holding) sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink at 500+ ppm. Operator diluted to **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machines have an accumulation of mold like substance

#14Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's and women's restrooms do not have hot water provided at hand wash sinks

Basic 9

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully close under own weight

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Measuring cup with no handle stored in flour. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Unfinished sheet rock on walls next to rear door

#4Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top reach in cooler across from fryers on make line. Ambient temperature of 47°F

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen areas and in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer on floor, ceiling and along door frame

#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container used to holster ice scoop at main ice machine is soiled

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flour and rice bins are soiled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.