Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville
Last inspected:
1412 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 326014368Part of: Popeyes Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #128 in Gainesville has accumulated 192 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 per visit. The facility was shut down once for sewage backup. Fire safety inspections documented nine violations, including repeated citations for fire extinguishers in the red zone and electrical wiring in disrepair with ceiling lights hanging over the dining area. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation, consumer advisories, and proper cooking temperatures.
Most recent closure: February 17, 2026 for sewage back up.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
This Facility
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Alachua County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (8)
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Extinguisher by lobby/kitchen door in the recharge zone. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Extinguisher by lobby/kitchen door in the recharge zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Partial · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
2 ceiling lights hanging down over dining table in middle of dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Partial · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
2 ceiling lights hanging down over dining table in middle of dining room. **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 4 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit by mop sink blocked by 3 mop buckets and batter table for different store. Moved mop buckets to make walk way more accessible, but still partially blocked. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2019-09-10: Back door still blocked by breader table for different store. - From follow-up inspection 2019-09-18: Table not present. Some boxes blocking back door. Moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit by mop sink blocked by 3 mop buckets and batter table for different store. Moved mop buckets to make walk way more accessible, but still partially blocked. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2019-09-10: Back door still blocked by breader table for different store.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit by mop sink blocked by 3 mop buckets and batter table for different store. Moved mop buckets to make walk way more accessible, but still partially blocked. **Corrective Action Taken**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
White, black, and green wires exposed from black conduit to right of mop sink by back door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 6 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 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.
— 4 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections18 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 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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— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville last inspected?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #128 in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville last shut down?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #128 in Gainesville was last shut down on February 17, 2026 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #128 in Gainesville are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville had?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #128 in Gainesville has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville find?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #128 in Gainesville was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #128 in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #128 in Gainesville has 8 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Popeyes Fried Chicken #128 (2019-2019).
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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).
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