Ellenton, Manatee County

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #194

3707 US 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Nov 14, 2025
City
Ellenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 24191286

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to bag in box soda in the dry storage area. Manager removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 24191281

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

36-22-4

Detail 24191285

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing waster on the floors in the fryer and dry storage areas.

22-08-4

Detail 24191282

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on the make line soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 24191283

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot holding shelves in the front counter area soiled.

36-50-4

Detail 24191284

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in walk in cooler soiled.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 23914163

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. Observed no written plan in place.

22-02-4

Detail 23914166

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed biscuit pans heavily soiled on shelving by three part sink.

11-26-1

Detail 23914165

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. Observed some employees with no written in place.

50-09-4

Detail 23914162

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.

40-06-5

Detail 23914167

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on top of salt bin. Manager removed. observed employee backpack on top of sugar bags. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23914159

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23914161

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 23914164

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of 16 ounce container lids on floor in storage room. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23914160

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket full of dirty water.

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23461171

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat slaw. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23461168

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vac breaker on U fitting with attached garden hose at mop sink.

50-09-4

Detail 23461172

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Manager printed and displayed. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23461169

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster displayed.

36-10-4

Detail 23461170

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed back kitchen floor and dish area with flour and littered with trash, paper,cups and utensils.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-03-4

Detail 23023215

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee with no hair restraint. Employee put on hairnet. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 23023213

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed loose trash on ground around dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 23023214

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22467319

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. Observed no kit or written plan in place.

12B-12-5

Detail 22467320

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink with no straw or lid.

12B-02-4

Detail 22467318

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee drink on food prep table. Manager threw out drink. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 22467321

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash and boxes around and in dumpster area.

14-69-4

Detail 22467322

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 22231413

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on Y fitting at mop sink. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22231414

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front hand sink. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 21914314

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on Y fitting at mop sink.

22-08-4

Detail 21914315

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of bottom microwave with food debris on the top of oven.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 21619522

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

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 20918234

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed an approximately 2 inch by 2 inch hole above dish room handwashing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20918236

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located at the front counter next to the titan machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20918235

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 20578157

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

22-02-4

Detail 20578154

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute soiled in dining room soda machine. Operator cleaned ice chute. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20578155

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately 2 inch by 2 inch hole in dish room ceiling tile above handwashing station.

24-08-4

Detail 20578156

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting with two pans on drying rack across from ice machine. Operator removed pans to clean. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 20578153

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with debris under rear of ice machine.