POPEYE'S CHICKEN

1302 W 15 ST, Panama City, FL 32401

Bay County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: NORSCO MANAGEMENT INC · License: SEA1302425

POPEYE'S CHICKEN in Panama City, FL has 25 inspections on record with 90 total violations (3.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

25Inspections
90Violations
1Closures

Data current as of April 30, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for POPEYE'S CHICKEN
DateReasonReopened
Aug 9, 2024 Sewage back up 17:35:00

Inspection History (25)

Apr 30, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
Aug 9, 2024 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 9, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 25, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 27, 2023 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 26, 2023 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Jun 1, 2023 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Dec 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 24, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
Jul 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
Oct 29, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
Jul 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
Jan 23, 2020 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Nov 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored
Jun 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 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
Feb 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Dec 22, 2016 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
Oct 21, 2016 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 6, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

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

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

How Does This Facility Compare?

POPEYE'S CHICKEN has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Bay County average of 0.12 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.17.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POPEYE'S CHICKEN had?
POPEYE'S CHICKEN has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POPEYE'S CHICKEN ever been shut down?
Yes, POPEYE'S CHICKEN has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at POPEYE'S CHICKEN?
The most frequently cited violations at POPEYE'S CHICKEN are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, 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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: April 30, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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