POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #131

121 NW MAIN BLVD, Lake City, FL 320553952

Columbia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SAILORMEN INC · License: SEA2200169

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #131 in Lake City, FL has 47 inspections on record with 334 total violations (7.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

47Inspections
334Violations
1Closures

Data current as of April 21, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #131
DateReasonReopened
Dec 13, 2017 No restrooms 16:52:00

Inspection History (47)

Apr 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Jan 6, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
Dec 19, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Dec 19, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 9 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Dec 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 5, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Oct 15, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 15, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 10 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 14, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Aug 15, 2024 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Jun 24, 2024 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
Apr 12, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
Apr 12, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
Apr 10, 2024 — Complaint Full· 23 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Feb 12, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 8, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
Oct 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Mar 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
Mar 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
Nov 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
May 17, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
May 11, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
May 7, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
May 6, 2021 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
Jul 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Jan 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Jul 30, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 24, 2019 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
May 10, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jun 16, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 31, 2017 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 26, 2017 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 24, 2017 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 27, 2017 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
Dec 27, 2016 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #131 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Columbia County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.40.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #131 had?
POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #131 has had 47 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #131 ever been shut down?
Yes, POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #131 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #131?
The most frequently cited violations at POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #131 are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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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