Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa

Last inspected:

2216 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

Part of: Popeyes Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #95 in Tampa has a history of recurring compliance issues across 23 inspections with 93 total violations, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included improper hand and arm washing, food in poor condition, food contact surface issues, and inadequate consumer advisories. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations were cited on two occasions: portable fire extinguishers missing from designated locations in August 2022 and November 2021. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 was completed with no further action required, documenting one intermediate violation and four basic violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

25Inspections
102Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 4.1 violations / inspection 4.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher on the floor in between walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
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 · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. B2 10 fire extinguisher on floor by walk in cooler and freezer .
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 Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections11 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 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
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V42 Equipment condition
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 5 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa last inspected?
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 12, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Time as control, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa had?
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa find?
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa was most recently inspected on August 12, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 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.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
Has Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits # 95 in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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