Palmetto Estates, Miami-Dade County

POPEYES FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN 4

11205 SW 152 ST, Palmetto Estates, FL 331571101

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
Palmetto Estates
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 24442208

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (118 f - Hot Holding)at the front counter. As per manger less than 2 hours. Manager discarded the chicken. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24442210

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in the cook line in disrepair.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24442211

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the back of the establishment. By the walk in freezer.

36-12-4

Detail 24442207

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the establishment.

42-01-4

Detail 24442209

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-16-4

Detail 24226422

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at front counter soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Still observed reach in cooler at front counter soiled. Time Extended

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22780248

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.in the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over cheese. Instructed manager properly separate raw from ready-to-eat food. Employee rearranged the food on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22780249

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training expired. Andrea Ivory, Daniel Cure, Janet South, Angel Rolle, Donald Smith. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22780250

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled, located in front of the three compartment sink. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22780251

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at front counter soiled. Warning

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24189266

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles soiled the drive thru area.

14-11-5

Detail 24189265

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in the cook line in disrepair.

36-17-5

Detail 24189267

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing under the fryers. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24189268

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sauces shelves soiled located in the drive thru area.

Jun 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23831455

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

36-34-5

Detail 23831450

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled with debris.

36-17-5

Detail 23831454

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing at the fry station. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23831452

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave closest to the wall at the prep area soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23831451

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance at soda machine by takeout window. Observed shelf under front counter by frozen lemonade machine soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 23831449

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water at floor drain at fry station. Plumber arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 23831453

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor under front counter with a buildup of food debris.

Jun 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 23814970

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at mop sink missing back flow preventer. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23814976

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at men's room. Manager had employee refill during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23814972

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wall at the walk in cooler in poor repair, where the wall meets the floor.

36-17-5

Detail 23814974

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On floor tiles missing at fry station area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23814975

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine soiled with mold Locke substance.

22-16-4

Detail 23814971

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior and shelves of reach in cooler at sandwich station soiled with food debris.

36-27-5

Detail 23814973

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to sandwich station soiled.

29-11-4

Detail 23814977

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at mop sink area.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 23673185

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at mop sink missing back flow preventer. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23673192

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Manager placed container at triple sink to wash. Corrective Action Taken

36-17-5

Detail 23673188

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles underneath fryer in poor repair broken and missing. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23673191

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of right microwave soiled with food debris at preparation area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23673190

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda dispenser soiled with mold like substance at take out window. Observed soda dispenser soiled with mold like substance at dining area.

22-16-4

Detail 23673186

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.

06-01-5

Detail 23673189

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawed in tub of water not underneath cold running water. Employee placed at walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23673187

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to ice machine with mold like substance. Observed wall between soda dispenser and lemonade machine soiled with debris. Observed wall at work station next to take out window soiled with debris. Repeat Violation

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 13Total: 14

29-34-4

Detail 23410923

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

22-20-5

Detail 23410914

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

36-32-5

Detail 23410918

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas, and dining room.

35A-03-4

Detail 23410920

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach underneath shelf, located at dry storage.

33-12-4

Detail 23410911

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

36-17-5

Detail 23410921

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, throughout the kitchen areas.

22-08-4

Detail 23410922

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at preparation area near the three compartment sink.

38-01-4

Detail 23410924

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By the ice machine area.

23-03-4

Detail 23410915

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed one door reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at front counter.

22-16-4

Detail 23410919

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.

25-05-4

Detail 23410916

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of paper cups, and one case of lid for container stored on the floor at dry storage.

14-17-4

Detail 23410917

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 23410913

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.

42-01-4

Detail 23410912

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Apr 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-12-4

Detail 22780069

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the all throughout the preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Time Extended

Jul 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 22104693

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. Sent Handout to Operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22104698

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS located in the preparation area by the walk in cooler. Employee provided paper towel roll on site. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22104694

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. Detra Oxford, Lakeva Heily, Williams Vickers. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22104699

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. Provided form to PIC. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-38-5

Detail 22104695

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind available during the inspection. Manager found QT sanitizer bottle on site. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22104692

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee prepping food with no hair restraint. Warning

36-12-4

Detail 22104700

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the all throughout the preparation area. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22104696

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in the flour container located by the breading stating at front line. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 22104697

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on shelf above a small prep table located in front of the HWS in the prep area. Employee removed it immediately. Corrected On-Site Warning

46-01-4

Detail 22104701

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By a Marinating Spinner Machine.

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

40-06-5

Detail 22018602

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's cell phone stored over the preparation table by the hot holding units at front line.

36-12-4

Detail 22018598

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. In the preparation area.

23-03-4

Detail 22018599

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath the preparation table by the front line soiled with food debris, dirt accumulation.

22-16-4

Detail 22018600

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of the Reach in coolers soiled with old food debris.

42-01-4

Detail 22018601

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03B-01-6

Detail 21341021

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under the heat lamp located next to the fryers at cook line. As per manager for less than 4 hours, employee reheating fries. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21341022

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees: Wanda James, Valerie Jonson, Princess Brow, Sermeaka Johnson, Saquivia Williams, Latoya Nelson. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21341020

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the reach in cooler located at cook line. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21341019

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels in clean containers Above the 3 compartment sink. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 21341018

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table near the three compartment sink. Warning

May 10, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-34-5

Detail 21074927

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over the oven in the ware washing area.

32-12-5

Detail 21074925

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21074926

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of cooking oil on the floor in the back room. The manager moved the oil. Corrected On-Site

10-03-4

Detail 21074929

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed the water temperature at 75°F and the water was off. The manager turned the water back on. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 21074928

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21074923

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled on the front line. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21074924

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop in dirty mop water in the mop bucket by the back door.

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

36-34-5

Detail 21053976

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

32-12-5

Detail 21053978

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

36-73-4

Detail 21053981

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the back room dry storage area.

10-08-5

Detail 21053982

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter soda machine. The cashier put the scoop in the holder. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 21053979

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen next to the walk in freezer.

33-11-4

Detail 21053977

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. The manager had an extra plug and had an employee install it. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21053980

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled on the front line coolers.

33-16-4

Detail 21053983

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The manager had the employee close the lid. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21053975

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind the oven in the ware washing area.Also observed the wall under the microwaves soiled.

Aug 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-28-4

Detail 20401610

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no proof of water filter next to drive trough window area was replaced within a year.

23-24-4

Detail 20401612

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk-in cooler. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20401609

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair next to three compartment sink.

51-18-6

Detail 20401611

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.