Bradenton, Manatee County

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 901

3390 W 1 ST, Bradenton, FL 34208

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Nov 14, 2025
City
Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Closed
Inspections
11

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.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-26-1

Detail 24191295

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.Person in charge printed a copy of the handout and had all employees currently working read and sign agreement. Corrective Action Taken

29-38-4

Detail 24191294

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on outside faucet.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 24191296

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24191297

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in back kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. Corrected On-Site

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

22-20-5

Detail 23765677

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

29-38-4

Detail 23765674

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on outside faucet.

32-12-6

Detail 23765676

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

13-04-4

Detail 23765680

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard on and washed hands Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23765679

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area,front kitchen area and walk-in cooler Person in charge mopped floors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 23765675

Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster on west end of parking area.

23-03-4

Detail 23765682

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

33-16-4

Detail 23765681

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.

29-20-5

Detail 23765678

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in front kitchen area.

Dec 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 11Total: 11

36-34-5

Detail 23445013

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in front dining area air return vent soiled.

13-03-4

Detail 23445018

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23445016

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area. Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23445020

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in front kitchen area under all equipment, floors soiled with a build up of food debris . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 23445019

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. : Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23445017

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice container stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23445015

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer outside of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23445011

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. served in back kitchen area Interior of microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23445010

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

36-64-5

Detail 23445012

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. : Objectionable odors in walk in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23445014

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in dry storage room single service items stored on floor. Person in charge stated only chicken was delivered today. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

23-24-4

Detail 23144102

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in reach in cooler,walk in cooler and reach in freezer in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23144107

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area above chicken make station hole in ceiling tile with water dripping. Person in charge moved station and called for repair. Corrective Action Taken

32-12-5

Detail 23144101

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

13-04-4

Detail 23144104

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-22-4

Detail 23144108

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in back kitchen area. Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23144106

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in front kitchen area under all equipment, floors soiled with a build up of food debris . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23144103

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer outside of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

22-08-4

Detail 23144109

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in back kitchen area Interior of microwave soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 23144105

Basic - Objectionable odors in walk in cooler in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jun 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 15

31B-02-4

Detail 22918756

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Person in charge filled paper towels Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22918755

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer,Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer and door leading outside.

13-07-4

Detail 22918761

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on employee with wrist watch and bans while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22918766

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in back kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22918762

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back kitchen area and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22918754

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment in front and back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 22918767

Basic - Garbage on the ground behind dumpster on west end of parking area.

14-69-4

Detail 22918763

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer outside building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22918764

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in back kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.

23-03-4

Detail 22918759

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed throughout kitchen area Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer soiled gaskets. Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 22918758

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area objectionable odor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22918765

Basic - Open dumpster lid on west end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22918757

Basic - Rice container stored on floor in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink.

29-40-4

Detail 22918760

Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Observed outside by Walk in cooler 2 threaded faucets with no Backflow device.

42-01-4

Detail 22918768

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in outside storage area. Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

11-26-1

Detail 22542774

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. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of hand out. Person in charge read and signed agreement. Corrective Action Taken

32-12-5

Detail 22542776

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22542769

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in front kitchen. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22542772

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout back kitchen and both Walk in coolers standing water

36-73-4

Detail 22542775

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout front and back kitchen area and under kitchen equipment floors soiled with grease and food debris

08B-38-4

Detail 22542771

Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk in freezer outside of building on west side of building. Person in charge stated there were no deliveries today. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22542767

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer outside building on west side of building.

23-03-4

Detail 22542773

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryer in front kitchen area soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed throughout kitchen area in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler, and Walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 22542768

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area objectionable odor.

33-16-4

Detail 22542777

Basic - Open dumpster lid on West end of parking lot.

25-05-4

Detail 22542770

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in outside storage area on west side of building. Person in charge stated no delivery's today and removed from floor.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22176374

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 Person in charge a copy of clean up procedures and she printed and posted for all employees. Person in charge has all items for cleanup procedures. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22176372

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22176373

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryer in front kitchen area soiled with grease. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21770690

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 a copy to Person in charge.

11-26-1

Detail 21770692

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 a copy to Person in charge.

32-12-5

Detail 21770691

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21770688

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in back kitchen area, under equipment and in mop sink.

51-18-6

Detail 21770694

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21770689

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryer in front kitchen area soiled with grease. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 21770693

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odors in Walk in cooler and back kitchen area and back kitchen food preparation area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 21531283

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken (119F - Hot Holding) Educated Person in charge on hot holding food. Person in charge voluntarily discarded chicken. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21531282

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21531281

Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk in freezer in back area of kitchen next to Walk in cooler. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21531284

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryer in front kitchen area soiled with grease. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 21531280

Basic - Objectionable odors in Walk in cooler and back kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

May 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 21071710

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken thawing in standing water in sink in back kitchen area. At 10:15 am the temperature of the chicken was 58°F. Manager stated that the chicken was put in the sink at approximately 12:00am Explained proper protocol for for thawing frozen foods. Manager discarded the chicken.

22-20-5

Detail 21071716

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled interior with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21071712

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled in kitchen area above fryers and ovens. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21071717

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 21071708

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed jewelry on multiple food handlers in main kitchen area. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21071711

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled throughout kitchen,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 21071709

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Manager removed from floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 21071715

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21071714

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area In Reach in cooler ,Reach in freezer,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 21071707

Basic - Objectionable odors in back kitchen area and Walk in cooler of the establishment.

25-06-4

Detail 21071713

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored upright in back area of kitchen. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21071718

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water in sink in back kitchen area. At 10:15 am the temperature of the chicken was 58°F. Manager stated that the chicken was put in the sink at approximately 12:00am Explained proper protocol for for thawing frozen foods. Manager discarded the chicken.

Jan 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 11Total: 11

22-20-5

Detail 20825464

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed crusted food particles on outside of ice machine and mold like substance inside ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 20825465

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 20825468

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

13-07-4

Detail 20825467

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with Jewelry working in food preparation area.

13-03-4

Detail 20825469

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on manager and 2 other employees. Stopped all and explained proper protocol for hair restraint. All put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20825474

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer. Manager moved to shelves. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20825470

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in multiple areas throughout kitchen soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer,and reach in cooler.

33-16-4

Detail 20825472

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lids. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 20825466

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust and grease buildup on menu boards by cash register.

36-27-5

Detail 20825471

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled behind fryers,ice machine and ovens in main kitchen.

36-10-4

Detail 20825473

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors soiled under fryer area in front part of kitchen.