Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston
Last inspected:
504 E Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440-3211Part of: Popeyes Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston has accumulated 121 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.5 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fines, but inspectors have issued repeated warnings and callbacks for recurring compliance issues. Top violations involve improper ventilation, sewage disposal, and exterior openings protection. A 2020 fire inspection documented a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston: Comparison to Hendry County Averages
Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 4 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections29 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston last inspected?
- Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston?
- The most frequently cited violations at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston are: Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston had?
- Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston find?
- Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston ever been shut down?
- No, Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken in Clewiston has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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