Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne
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2015 Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935Part of: Popeyes Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Popeyes location in Melbourne has accumulated 26 violations across 9 inspections since 2023, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Two recent complaint-based inspections in March 2026 identified management and employee health reporting violations, with a Warning Issued on March 27 following findings of improper management awareness and employee health reporting failures; the facility complied with corrections by March 30. Chemical storage violations appeared in 2 inspections (July 2023 and December 2023), and food contact surface violations were cited in 4 inspections spanning 2023 through March 2026. A fire safety violation was documented on July 21, 2023, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge at the back door was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 was a call back that resulted in compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne last inspected?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne had?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne find?
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne ever been shut down?
- No, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Melbourne has 1 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).
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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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