Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 2646
1412 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601 · Permanent Food Service · License 1101748
Only a licensing inspection is on record. Grades start with the first routine inspection.
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitLicensing inspection
- First visitSep 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed : hand soap pump dispenser stored on the back line prep sink.
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Observed : lack of a written plan. One will be emailed.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed : the lemonade internal spout has dark foreign substance at the dispenser turn.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed : the back line soap was not visible. It was found on the other side of the splash guard.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
Observed : the dipper well mid kitchen was only dripping, with soft food scoops in the water.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed : in the dining area, the contact area for the soda nozzles is soiled.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
Observed : multiple floor drain covers missing in the kitchen.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed lack of a sign in the men,s restroom.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility not clean.
Observed : multiple scraps of paper on the floor in the men,s restroom.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed : the floor tiles in the dish wash area are sub grade and holding standing water.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed lack of a choking poster. One will be emailed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.