Visit 01 — Complaint Partial
Aug 25, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionFloors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
License No. 4703703|Public Food Service Establishment|Leon County, FloridaInspected Aug 25, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record
POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 12642
2996 APALACHEE PKWY, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
State inspectors have documented 7 high-priority violations at POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 12642 over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 28 violations, including 7 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Serious
37.7
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against TALLAHASSEE
Scores higher than 2% of the 684 inspected restaurants in TALLAHASSEE on the trailing-year record.
Against Leon County
7 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Leon County average of 0.8.
This kitchen7
County average0.8
Above county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.
The Inspection Record
16 inspectionsFull available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Visit 02 — Complaint Full
Aug 18, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionSewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.
High-priority
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic×2
Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Complaint Full
Mar 30, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Complaint Full
Jan 16, 2026
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommendedSewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.
High-priority
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Complaint Full
Jan 12, 2026
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pendingSewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.
High-priority
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Complaint Full
Jan 9, 2026
Disposition
Follow-up - Extension given, pendingSewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.
High-priority
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 07 — Complaint Full
Jan 8, 2026
Disposition
Administrative complaint recommendedSewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.
High-priority
Water not safe, or hot (100°F) and cold water not available under pressure.
Intermediate
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 08 — Complaint Full
Dec 29, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 09 — Complaint Full
Dec 4, 2025
Disposition
Warning IssuedHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Intermediate
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
Basic
Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 10 — Complaint Full
Nov 6, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionHandwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
Basic×2
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Basic×2
Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.
Basic
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Earlier history — outside the scoring window
Visit 11 — Routine - Food
Aug 20, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionFood held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
High-priority
High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 12 — Routine - Food
Mar 12, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - CompliedNo violations on record for this visit
This visit closed with no further action required.
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 13 — Routine - Food
Jan 10, 2025
Disposition
Warning IssuedA sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Intermediate
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Intermediate
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
Basic×2
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 14 — Routine - Food
Jul 22, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoaches, rodents, flies, or other pests present — or doors and openings that let them in not protected.
High-priority
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Intermediate
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Basic
Single-use items (cups, straws, to-go containers) stored or handled improperly.
Basic
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Basic
Garbage overflowing or uncovered, or the premises not maintained.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 15 — Routine - Food
Feb 2, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionDish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Intermediate
Clean equipment and utensils stored improperly or not air-dried.
Basic
Mops, brooms, and other cleaning and maintenance equipment stored or maintained improperly.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 16 — Routine - Food
Aug 11, 2023
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further ActionHands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
High-priority×2
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Intermediate
Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.
Basic
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
What the violations mean
Violation categories, explained
Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.
Sewage and wastewater must drain properly. A backup can contaminate the whole kitchen, and either can close a restaurant on the spot.
On this record, the category appears in 5 of the 10 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 4703703 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.
Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search
Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site