Merritt Island, Brevard County

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #119

116 W MERRITT ISLAND CSWY, Merritt Island, FL 32952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Oct 27, 2025
City
Merritt Island
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 27, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24147595

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine in Togo area has an accumulation is soiled. Soiled containers on drying rack with clean dishes Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 24147596

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to access current employee training documentation at time of inspection

22-20-5

Detail 24147597

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for soda machine in lobby has an accumulation of mold like substances

36-22-4

Detail 24147598

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout working areas. In back right corner of walk in cooler Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24147599

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Thawing rack in walk in cooler is soiled Repeat Violation

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 24092004

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottles on shelf above flour and single service cups in dry storage area. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24092002

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine at Togo window has an accumulation of mold like substance Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24092005

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used cigar on prep table net to rear door. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24092000

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor flooded in corner beneath raw chicken

36-01-4

Detail 24092003

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 24092007

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In walk in cooler. Food items stored beneath dripping condenser unit

23-03-4

Detail 24092001

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves and speed rack are soiled

02D-01-5

Detail 24092006

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Large rolling bin in triple sink hallway Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23515811

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzle of soda machine in Togo area is soiled

36-32-5

Detail 23515809

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint along grid for ceiling tiles in kitchen is begin to peel away and hang down

14-38-4

Detail 23515810

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Slide lid for Magnesol container is cracked

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-02-5

Detail 23316288

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In storage area of reach in cooler across from fryers cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated product had been in unit over night

03A-02-5

Detail 23316281

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In storage area of reach in cooler across from fryers cheesecake (47F - Cold Holding) sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation

41-18-4

Detail 23316286

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink at 500+ ppm. Operator diluted to Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23316277

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machines have an accumulation of mold like substance

53B-01-5

Detail 23316287

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23316280

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's and women's restrooms do not have hot water provided at hand wash sinks

32-04-4

Detail 23316276

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully close under own weight

14-01-5

Detail 23316279

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Measuring cup with no handle stored in flour. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 23316284

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Unfinished sheet rock on walls next to rear door

14-74-7

Detail 23316285

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top reach in cooler across from fryers on make line. Ambient temperature of 47°F

13-03-4

Detail 23316283

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23316274

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen areas and in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23316275

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer on floor, ceiling and along door frame

10-12-5

Detail 23316282

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Container used to holster ice scoop at main ice machine is soiled

23-03-4

Detail 23316278

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flour and rice bins are soiled

Jun 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

29-37-4

Detail 22941440

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink is hanging below the flood rim

03A-02-5

Detail 22941438

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash (55F - Cold Holding)(raw chicken (57,56F - Cold Holding) in prep area in front of walk in freezer

24-07-4

Detail 22941435

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Storage rank beneath AC unit

10-01-5

Detail 22941436

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop stored inside of container with handle touching product

51-13-4

Detail 22941433

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster to put up on board

36-64-5

Detail 22941434

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Scent of raw sewage present at chicken prep area and triple sink area

36-50-4

Detail 22941437

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ac vent over dry storage rank triple sink area have an accumulation of mole like substance and is dripping on pans and Floors throughout dry storage area are soiled

22-16-4

Detail 22941439

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving soiled Repeat Violation

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-16-4

Detail 22742090

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves and rolling racks are soiled

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22555272

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is unable to provide proof of completion for food safety. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-10: Trouble accessing information through online system Time Extended

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 22436667

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is unable to provide proof of completion for food safety. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22436668

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Verbiage found in folder. No evidence that employees have read documentation. Operator unable to provide proof of compliance Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22436669

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice in walk in freezer on floor, door frame, walls and ceiling

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21854428

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind drink nozzles on dining room drink machine. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21854429

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator. Operator printed and began form. Corrective Action Taken

36-01-4

Detail 21854426

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor is wet in back area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21854427

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.food debris inside microwave next wall. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

29-37-4

Detail 21536892

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink

29-34-4

Detail 21536896

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on hose bib at water heater. Water heater has valve installed with splitter on front of unit

31A-11-4

Detail 21536894

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink. Ice in well

36-01-4

Detail 21536891

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21536893

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor of walk in freezer. In reach in freezer on front line Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21536895

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles of walk in cooler and Reach in coolers are soiled Repeat Violation

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

14-33-4

Detail 20857869

Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom shelf by back door

36-22-4

Detail 20857870

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishwasher area

36-01-4

Detail 20857866

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Flour on floor in back room by ice machine Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20857863

Basic - Food stored on floor. Paper plates in dry storage Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 20857864

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20857867

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On floor

10-06-5

Detail 20857865

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in shredded cheese biscuit cooler

22-08-4

Detail 20857868

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20857871

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets pickles cooler Food debris on floor dry storage Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

13-03-4

Detail 20447918

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Supervisor on site in food prep areas w/o hair restraint. Corrected Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 20447915

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor with very low grout, holding standing water. Tiles around Ceiling air vent soiled, prep area Standing water / chicken juice in walk in cooler

33-20-4

Detail 20447917

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Trash on ground outside back door, parking lot area. Standing water in potholes in parking lot

23-03-4

Detail 20447916

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler and walk in cooler soiled. Exterior of equipment in need of cleaning and garbage cans