Popeyes Chicken 12050
2175 Highway 484, Ocala, FL 34473 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202952
What drove the grade
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate-8
- Administrative complaint on Aug 18, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 20, 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 visitAug 18, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Male employee doing dishes, jumped to front line and handled food and clean equipment, no hand wash occurred. Manager addressed situation with employee.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to provide proof of training due to lack of computer access.
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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.