Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City
Last inspected:
121 Nw Main Blvd, Lake City, FL 320553952Part of: Popeyes Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 in Lake City has accumulated 363 violations across 50 inspections since January 2022, averaging 7.3 per visit. The facility was emergency-closed once during this period and faces a severe pattern of repeat violations, particularly in employee health reporting, consumer advisory compliance, and chemical storage — all appearing in multiple inspections. Recent inspection activity reveals intensifying enforcement pressure: four complaint inspections issued in December 2024, two resulting in administrative complaint recommendations, followed by a routine inspection on March 10, 2026 that cited 34 violations and issued a warning. Most recent compliance effort on September 23, 2025 showed a callback inspection with zero violations, but this was preceded by a routine inspection with 14 violations, indicating an inconsistent compliance trajectory typical of facilities under heightened DBPR scrutiny.
Most recent closure: December 13, 2017 for no restrooms.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Columbia County Avg
5.13
violations / inspection
5.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Columbia County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017059756 | $400.00 | Dec 13, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Outside of office.
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
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 Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (50)
— 1 inspection17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 15 inspections75 violations · 39 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections37 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections26 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City last inspected?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City last shut down?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 in Lake City was last shut down on December 13, 2017 for no restrooms. 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 Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 in Lake City are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City had?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 in Lake City has had 50 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City find?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 in Lake City was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 22 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 in Lake City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 in Lake City has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 in Lake City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City been fined?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 in Lake City has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Lake City operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131 (2020-2022).
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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