Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
1713 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 · Permanent Food Service · License 5203241
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 visitAug 4, 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 priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1. Two flies flying in kitchen near back door. 2. One fly crawling on broom near mop sink. 3. One fly flying in kitchen near cookline.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Spray bottle labeled as "bleach" stored on shelf directly above single-use foam trays near back door of kitchen. Manager removed the bleach from the shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at handwash sink in back of kitchen. Manager replenished the towels during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Handle of ice scoop stored down inside ice inside ice machine. Manager removed the scoop from the ice during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Cracked plastic pan lid on pan in warewash area.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
1. Exterior of sugar, salt, and magnesol bins soiled with grease. 2. Area around cherry coke and sprite nozzles at fountain machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet nested clear plastic pans on dish rack above three-compartment sink.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Both lids of dumpster left open.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
1. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster. 2. Trash scattered along trees near dumpster enclosure.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Water on floor near walk-in freezer.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee's personal bag stored on shelf above single-use straws on dry storage shelf. Manager removed the bag from the shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on wall near kitchen entrance.
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.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.