POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #185

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe mac and cheese, hot holding at 125°F for less than four hours. Operator began to reheat mac and cheese during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Evidence of sewage overflow surrounding the lift station causing wetness and objectionable odors. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Area manager stated company Keith McNeil is currently waiting on a part, and management will have Millers Septic Service will continue to drain sewage three times a day. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Did not observe evidence of sewage overflow surrounding lift station. Plumbing has been fixed, and water is running. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. At breading stations - pans of raw chicken stored with lids since 11:30am and 12:30am -5:30 pm not changed and lids heavily soiled.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side at mop sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dough scraper stored in sink across from 3 compartment sink. Employee removed utensil from sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle soiled.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on pipes, walls and floor.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice near drive thru area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 79F.

Basic - Self-closing device on men's bathroom door disconnected/broken.

Basic - Women's Bathroom door in disrepair. Locked from the inside, no key available to unlock from the outside.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding cold holding for less than 4 hours: Coleslaw 51F. Operator placed food inside walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair/cracked in ware washing area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken sitting in sink to thaw. Operator ran water over during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not dispensing at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing at hand was sink in fryer area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/24.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near hand wash sink in fryer area. GM placed trash can at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Also observed soda dispenser housing at drive thru with mold like substance.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on inserts in ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids stored upright in drive thru. GM stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler in sandwich make station.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink. GM stored to dry properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers that were drying near prep sink. GM removed labels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket of water. GM stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed. Chicken tenders, spicy tenders, nuggets in walk in cooler that were thawed more than 24 hours no date marking. Employee placed date marking stickers on each item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with grease and debris.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

High Priority - 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. Taking orders handling cash then filling Togo boxes with food , no gloves or hand wash. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Racks holding pans of chicken in walk-in cooler soiled

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of bleach in sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline sink.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used hair net on bag of flour.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - 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. Handling cash and ringing up orders then packing food Togo boxes using tongs.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans across from ice machine.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drink dispenser observed to have black substance on machine in drive through area. Manager cleaned drink dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in prep area has build up inside.

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash bin at hand washing sink across from prep sink. Manager added a trash bin at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on the cook line. Manager cleaned inside of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beignets in reach in cooler in prep area had no cover. Manager covered beignets. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beans and gravy thawing in standing water in prep area. Manager drained water and placed beans and gravy in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar without label across from hand washing sink . Manager placed label on sugar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side and exterior of fryers soiled with accumulated food debris

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored improperly on dry storage not allowed to dry