Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
101 N Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 · Permanent Food Service · License 7402525
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsLicensing inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitAug 10, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations 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.
1 fly in storage area
More time given
Basic7
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
More time given
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Pot holes in drive thru .
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitAug 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.
14 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Under front counter cooler holding cheesecake 52°F
Administrative complaint
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
2 live flies in chicken prep area, 1 live fly in bag in the box soda area 2 live roaches on the wall in the chicken breading station
Administrative complaint
Code 50, Current license displayed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
More time given
Basic11
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 2 dead insects under soda station in dining room.
1 dead roach on the floor in front of the back door
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
More time given
Floor in outside walk in cooler not properly attached.
More time given
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Pot holes in drive thru .
More time given
- First visitAug 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
20 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
-prep area Cheese 45f -frontline Cole slaw 53f manager discarded
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
-6 small flying insect in prep area
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
-3 dropping on shelves by soda boxes
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/
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-interior of lid to ice bin soiled in drive thru
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
-cookline,per managers need batteries
Fixed on the spot
Basic14
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
-box of shortening
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
-door frame to walk in cooler with exposed wood
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
-prep area -cooler on front fan soiled with dust
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-around soda nozzles in dining room
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface.
-under ice machine
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: 2 dead insects under soda station in dining room.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
-floor soiled under ice machine
Floor in outside walk in cooler not properly attached.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
-by three compartment sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
-chicken prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
-water damage to ceiling tiles in dining room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
-vents dusty in kitchen
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Pot holes in drive thru .
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
-provided
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.