Starke, Bradford County

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #129

1050 WALNUT STREET, Starke, FL 32091

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
Feb 2, 2026
City
Starke
County
Bradford
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-03-4

Detail 24341595

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by drive through window. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 24341592

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain cover mission on cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 24341594

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On drain board of three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24341598

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer, on floor, door, shelves and product. Operator in process of thawing walk in freezer to fix. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24341597

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris in microwave closest the drive through.

23-03-4

Detail 24341593

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dining room ice chute on soda dispenser with mold like substance build up. Operator cleaned chute. Dust build up and fryer shortening build up on top and sides of fryer hood system. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 24341596

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop bucket at mop sink.

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 23929100

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer above reach in cooler of sandwich prep line, chicken (118/121F - Hot Holding) operator placed back in fryer, at conclusion of inspection, chicken second temperature (187/179F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23929098

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive through soda dispenser has buildup on Coca-Cola nozzle. Spilled food debris in bottom of flip top reach in cooler. Food debris burned on top plate of microwave.

36-36-4

Detail 23929097

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles over prep line.

24-08-4

Detail 23929101

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23929103

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in cooler at front counter and in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23929102

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers with dust build up. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 23929099

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on clean containers of three compartment sink. Operator removed to be rewashed. Corrective Action Taken

May 29, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

40-06-5

Detail 23453473

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee soiled apron over bags of flour. Operator relocated the apron. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23453471

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23453470

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer on door, products and floor.

10-07-4

Detail 23453475

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for steam table in standing water at temp of 115F, discussed with operator, waiting for repair for steam table. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23453476

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the fryer with grease build up. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23453477

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open placed too close to enclosure by company to close.

29-49-6

Detail 23453474

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the base of the sandwich reach in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 23453472

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink for cook line leaking at the bend in the drain pipe when running.

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-17-4

Detail 23029022

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee and in from outside and briefly washed hands before beginning to work with clean utensils/equipment.

31A-11-4

Detail 23029023

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink closest the drive through used to store a whisk. Operator relocated the whisk. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23029021

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle provided in women's restroom.

13-04-4

Detail 23029020

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working the main cook line with no beard guard. Operator provided beard guard. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23029025

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic hot hood baskets stacked while wet. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23029024

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chute of drink dispenser in the lobby has mold like substance streak. Operator wiped and sanitized the ice chute. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 18

35A-02-6

Detail 22510874

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies by hand wash sink at the front cook line area. Observed 2 flies by the office area and walk in freezer door. Observed 1 fly in the prep area closest to the mop sink. Observed 1 fly in the dining room area. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22510872

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At time of inspection all cooked chicken at front counter window exceeds time limit. Operator discarded the chicken.

03F-04-5

Detail 22510878

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At time of inspection all cooked chicken at front counter window exceeds time limit. Operator discarded the chicken. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22510885

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the front service counter, cooked side items held on time as public health control incorrectly time labeled. Operator had employee correct the time markers. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22510875

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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 22510877

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. At time of inspection no proof of employee food handler training certificates available. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22510879

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup used as a scoop in the chicken container inside the reach in freezer.

24-05-4

Detail 22510884

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal containers stacked on shelf over the three compartment sink not inverted. Operator inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22510876

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food over buns in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated the employee food. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22510888

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf in the prep area leaning against clean lids. Operator relocated the employee Ella phone. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22510873

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on shelf over three compartment sink stacked while wet.

23-03-4

Detail 22510887

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fans with build up of dust.

35B-05-4

Detail 22510882

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior doors left open while operating due to cooking vapors while exhaust system inadequately functioning with live flies present. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22510881

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the flip top reach in cooler and standup reach in cooler have build up of debris at the base of the cooler.

14-12-4

Detail 22510880

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plastic containers in the dish area with cracked edges.

36-65-5

Detail 22510886

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. At time of inspection hood system not operating adequately with cooking vapors through kitchen. Operator has placed request for maintenance. Corrective Action Taken

36-27-5

Detail 22510871

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of debris on wall behind the prep table and ovens on the cook line. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22510883

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

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-23-4

Detail 22113465

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings and eggs sacs in external storage shed with single service items.

28-13-5

Detail 22113463

High Priority - Wastewater on ground of establishment. Pipe with waste water from reheating unit disconnected, water draining onto the ground. Person in charge fixed pipe during inspection. States has work order for pipe. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22113466

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen damaged, missing. Observed standing water in and under tiles. No longer smooth and easily cleanable.

10-03-4

Detail 22113464

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell barely running, turned on to correct velocity. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22113462

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and ceiling at sandwich station with debris buildup. Ceiling above fry station with debris buildup.

02D-01-5

Detail 22113461

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fry powder unlabeled in bulk container. Person in charge labeled appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21626011

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler cheese, chicken, rice 45-49F. Person in charge states door was open for floor cleaning and inventory. Ambient temperature of unit 43F during inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21626010

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from one hose bibb at dumpster with black hose attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21626008

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from Mens restroom, person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21626012

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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training during inspection. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21626009

Basic - Roach activity on premises. Observed 3 egg casings on ground in external storage shed.

25-05-4

Detail 21626013

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in external storage shed. Person in charge began raising. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21175983

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen during inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 21175984

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at breading station 44F, ice bath changed by employee. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 21175986

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken at hot holding line with no time mark. Person in charge states number plates being washed.

29-34-4

Detail 21175981

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibbs on the sides of the building and at the dumpster missing vacuum breaker.

53A-01-7

Detail 21175979

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide CFM during inspection. States has it, just not able to provide during inspection as recently transferred locations.

53A-05-6

Detail 21175982

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present with no CFM.

31B-03-4

Detail 21175980

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from hand wash sink by small make top. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 21175987

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler at front line with ambient temperature of 50F. New gaskets not creating tight seal on door. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21175985

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind hand wash sink by small make top with mold like substance buildup.

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 20812857

High Priority - Employee raw food and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee placed raw chicken in fryer, then went back to prep area and handled flour scoop without washing hands. Employee then washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20812853

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink missing backflow preventer on non chemical dispenser side. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-74-7

Detail 20812858

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ice build up on back wall of reach-in cooler at sandwich make station. No Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods kept in reach-in cooler.

36-22-4

Detail 20812850

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk-in cooler flor has standing water.

36-73-4

Detail 20812859

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers at cook line, grease build up.

33-19-4

Detail 20812852

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground at dumpster enclosure.

14-69-4

Detail 20812855

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer, ice build up on back side of cooling unit. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20812851

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk salt container at prep area, measuring spoon handles touching product.

23-03-4

Detail 20812854

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk sandwich breader container has build up of food residue. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20812856

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-38-4

Detail 20812849

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at biscuit station.

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

41-10-4

Detail 20378451

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant cleaner stored next to bag of sugar across from cook line. Cook moved cleaner Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 20378454

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on hose bibb at dumpster area, red hose attached and on splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20378456

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on drink machine in dining area and mug root beer nozzle on drive thru drink machine.

53B-14-5

Detail 20378448

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate expired, cook position, Kevin

14-01-5

Detail 20378446

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in powered sugar container near microwave Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20378453

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on 1 door reach in cooler at front counter

35B-01-4

Detail 20378457

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 20378447

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 20378452

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids to buttermilk batter in walk in cooler cracked, rice container in walk in cooler cracked, lid to bulk fillet breading cracked

14-69-4

Detail 20378450

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On bottom of 1 door reach in freezer near microwave ovens

23-03-4

Detail 20378455

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door handle soiled

29-19-4

Detail 20378445

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain has standing water on cook line

29-11-4

Detail 20378449

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under three compartment sink