Brandon, Hillsborough County

POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS#100

108 S KINGS AVE, Brandon, FL 335115008

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Sep 22, 2025
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

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.

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 24052817

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies observed on walls surrounding behind ice machine. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24052811

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment stored in hand sink in clean dish area. Manager removed items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24052818

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at drive through hand sink. Observed at hand sink in clean dish area. Manager replaced towels Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24052812

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler in dish area. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 24052815

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain in storage area.

36-22-4

Detail 24052816

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in clean dish area.

14-69-4

Detail 24052810

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24052813

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler doors at cookline. Manager cleaned Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 24052814

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain line not attached to hand sink in clean dish area.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 23645334

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 5 live flying insects observed on wall at mop sink. 7 live flying insects observed on wall behind ice machine. 10 live flying insects observed on walls in in small prep area outside walk in cooler. 2 live flying insects observed on wall by electric panel. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23645336

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs in hand sink by drive through. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

32-12-6

Detail 23645337

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23645338

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in cabinet Unser front counter hand sink. Operator removed dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23645335

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on red plastic tray. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23645333

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fries on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

32-12-5

Detail 23103461

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23103462

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on several locations on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-29-4

Detail 23102611

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands, then turned off the hot water with bare hand. Employee re-washed hands and turned off water with paper towel. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 23102614

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects observed on wall beside ice machine. 1 live flying insect observed on wall at mop sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23102612

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid in hand sink in dish storage area Corrected On-Site Warning

32-12-5

Detail 23102608

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23102609

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Employee moved boxes Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23102613

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on several locations on floor. Warning

35A-12-4

Detail 23102610

Basic - Larvae breeding in standing water behind ice machine. Employees removed the standing water, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 31, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

12B-07-4

Detail 22409642

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee sink on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22409644

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor in walk-in freezer

31B-04-4

Detail 22409643

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in drive thru

29-11-4

Detail 22409645

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Han drink in backs prep station leaking

42-01-4

Detail 22409646

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop store on mop bucket at mop sink

Sep 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 22297792

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22297793

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under prep table adjacent to walk-in cooler

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 22235256

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed snide walk-in along floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Observed ice build up on walk-in freezer floor Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 22233041

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dry storage landing on boxes of single service cups Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Observed no flies Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 22233042

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind fryers on cookline 1 live roach on floor in dish area 1 live roach on wall above chicken prep station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: 3 live roaches on wall behind hand sink on cookline 2 live on wall in dish area adjacent to microwaves Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: 1 live roach on wall under 3-compartment sink 3 live roaches on clean dish storage shelf adjacent to walk-in cooler Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: 1 live roach on wall above prep area Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22233039

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on floor under biscuit cooler, chub warmer, and oven in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: 20 dead roaches in storage cabinet adjacent to front registers Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: 1 dead roach along wall in drive thru 1 dead roach on wall along cookline Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: 2 dead roaches on wall above on cookline Admin Complaint

14-69-4

Detail 22233040

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed snide walk-in along floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Observed ice build up on walk-in freezer floor Time Extended

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22230962

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dry storage landing on boxes of single service cups Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Observed no flies Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 22230961

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind fryers on cookline 1 live roach on floor in dish area 1 live roach on wall above chicken prep station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: 3 live roaches on wall behind hand sink on cookline 2 live on wall in dish area adjacent to microwaves Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: 1 live roach on wall under 3-compartment sink 3 live roaches on clean dish storage shelf adjacent to walk-in cooler Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22230959

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on floor under biscuit cooler, chub warmer, and oven in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: 20 dead roaches in storage cabinet adjacent to front registers Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: 1 dead roach along wall in drive thru 1 dead roach on wall along cookline Admin Complaint

14-69-4

Detail 22230960

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed snide walk-in along floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22230963

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and floor soiled with old food and grease build up under cookline equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22227202

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dry storage landing on boxes of single service cups Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Observed no flies Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 22227200

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind fryers on cookline 1 live roach on floor in dish area 1 live roach on wall above chicken prep station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: 3 live roaches on wall behind hand sink on cookline 2 live on wall in dish area adjacent to microwaves Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 22227199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on floor under biscuit cooler, chub warmer, and oven in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: 20 dead roaches in storage cabinet adjacent to front registers Admin Complaint

14-69-4

Detail 22227198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed snide walk-in along floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22227201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and floor soiled with old food and grease build up under cookline equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-23: Time Extended

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 22222790

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dry storage landing on boxes of single service cups Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22222798

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on wall behind fryers on cookline 1 live roach on floor in dish area 1 live roach on wall above chicken prep station Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22222789

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22222794

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on floor under biscuit cooler, chub warmer, and oven in prep area Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22222791

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of buns stored on floor in dry stir sage area Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22222797

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed snide walk-in along floor Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22222793

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22222792

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open at time of inspection Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22222796

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a box of chicken stored on prep table in back prep area thawing at room temperature Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22222795

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and floor soiled with old food and grease build up under cookline equipment Warning

Nov 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-73-4

Detail 21590763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Still observed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21590762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles throughout. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Still observed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21590764

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Still observed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Still observed. Time Extended

Nov 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-04-4

Detail 21557476

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink at the end of the cook line has been removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Plumbers were on site and mapped out new piping and are supposed to have the sink installed within the week. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21557475

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Still observed. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21557478

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles throughout. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Still observed. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21557479

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Still observed. Time Extended

14-52-4

Detail 21557477

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Wood shelving pieces up under countertops throughout front of restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Still observed. Time Extended

Oct 31, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31A-04-4

Detail 21537729

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink at the end of the cook line has been removed. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 21537728

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back handwash sink. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21537734

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal drink stored over cheese and cooked rice in walk in cooler. Relocated to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21537727

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and storage area. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21537735

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles throughout. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21537733

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21537732

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

14-52-4

Detail 21537731

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Wood shelving pieces up under countertops throughout front of restaurant. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21537730

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 21363183

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at the hose bib on the mop sink

53A-05-6

Detail 21363181

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

08B-47-4

Detail 21363182

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 6 plastic containers of sauce stored on floor in back prep kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 21363184

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk-in freezer along fan

16-48-4

Detail 21363180

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on clean metal pans on storage shelf

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 20938292

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (124F - Hot Holding)

53B-01-5

Detail 20938294

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.

25-05-4

Detail 20938290

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers stored on floor in dry storage

06-01-5

Detail 20938293

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water Corrected-observed employee place under cold running water Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 20938291

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with old food debris throughout kitchen

Aug 31, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 20474740

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (121°F - Hot Holding) Corrected- observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20474739

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employee drinks stored on the prep table Corrected-observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20474738

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on walk-in freezer floor and door frame

10-17-4

Detail 20474743

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in hand sink located across from walk-in cooler Corrected-observed employee remove and place in dish area Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20474741

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle stored in bulk powdered sugar on service line Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 20474737

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on clean dishes stored above the 3-compartment sink

33-16-4

Detail 20474744

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-11-4

Detail 20474742

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink leaking near walk-in cooler