Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 438
1902 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 32206 · Permanent Food Service · License 2607717
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 9 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 24, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At hand sink Near walk in cooler. Manager refilled paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Ice scoop stored in stainless container with cloudy water at bottom.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Torn gasket on biscuit cooler
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
food debris on bottom of reach in freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Walk in cooler gasket is soiled with black debris and fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Drain cover(s) missing.
Outside of back door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In kitchen area and near triple sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Walls soiled Sandwich breading station and hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food debris and dust on ceiling in kitchen area.
Ceiling tile missing.
Over server food prep area.
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.