Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
116 W Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL 32952 · Permanent Food Service · License 1503951
What drove the grade
1 Live, small flying insects found by dining room drink station
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 27 follow-up), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitOct 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 1 Live, small flying insects found by dining room drink station
3 live flies in dry storage room by soda bibs
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Front counter. Manager replaced soap.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Manager obtained copy of current license and ownership.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 2 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
- 4th follow-up visitJul 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
Observed 2 live flying insects
More time given
- 3rd follow-up visitJul 7, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
Observed 10 live flying insects
At the first visit
Observed live flying insects: 8 in dry storage room. 1 in triple sink area.
Follow-up, Jun 29, 2026More time given
3 observed
Follow-up, Jun 30, 2026Administrative complaint
Observed live flying insects: 5 in rear dry storage room. 2 in office. 2 above trash can to the left of fryers
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.