Popeyes Fried Chicken&Bisc #17
3499 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311 · Permanent Food Service · License 1618865
What drove the grade
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 10 complaint inspection1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 10, 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 50, Current license displayed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ -Observed establishment operating without a hotel and restaurant license
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
-Observed handwashing sink blocked with cardboard boxes.
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
-Observed ceiling and tiles in disrepair throughout establishment.
Earlier inspections 1
B89Complaint inspection8 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 27, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic8
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed behind beverage station in dining area.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Observed floor being drive through area beverage station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed in walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed multiple tiles in the dining area are stained.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed buildup of debris under prep station and under fryers.
Repeat violation
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.