How many health inspections has POPEYES had?

POPEYES has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has POPEYES ever been shut down?

Yes, POPEYES has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at POPEYES?

The most frequently cited violations at POPEYES are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

POPEYES

1285 S MISSOURI AVE STE A, Clearwater, FL 33756

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LEGACY CLEARWATER QSR LLC · License: SEA6218001

POPEYES in Clearwater, FL has 24 inspections on record with 167 total violations (7 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

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Data current as of January 14, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for POPEYES
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 12, 2023	Fly activity	10:29:00
Apr 5, 2022	Roach activity	09:22:00

Inspection History (24)

Jan 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Sep 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

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V14 Food contact surfaces

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Jul 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

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