Tallahassee, Leon County

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #140

491 W TENNESSEE ST, Tallahassee, FL 323011025

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 15, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-65-5

Detail 24491736

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors throughout establishment and kitchen. Contacted local fire authorities. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Upon callback, the manager Tiffany Lilly stated that the Tallahassee Fire Department visited the establishment on 3/25/2026 to complete inspection and stated that they need to call someone out to figure out why the smoke is not pulling out completely. The district manager put in a work order and stated someone should be coming out today. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: I spoke with General manager, and she stated a part has been ordered and should have arrived on Wednesday however, the part has still not arrived. Time Extended

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-65-5

Detail 24476043

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors throughout establishment and kitchen. Contacted local fire authorities. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Upon callback, the manager Tiffany Lilly stated that the Tallahassee Fire Department visited the establishment on 3/25/2026 to complete inspection and stated that they need to call someone out to figure out why the smoke is not pulling out completely. The district manager put in a work order and stated someone should be coming out today. Time Extended

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 24454959

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside hand sink near kitchen entrance.

36-34-5

Detail 24454961

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

36-73-4

Detail 24454964

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath fryers.

36-17-5

Detail 24454960

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24454963

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled with food debris.

36-65-5

Detail 24454962

Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors throughout establishment and kitchen. Contacted local fire authorities. Warning

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

32-11-5

Detail 23996068

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet in women's bathroom. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23996066

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

32-12-6

Detail 23996064

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

14-11-5

Detail 23996065

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed conditioning not working properly in frontline/kitchen area.

36-17-5

Detail 23996067

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in ware washing area in front of back door.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 23708738

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

32-12-6

Detail 23708737

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

36-17-5

Detail 23708739

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles missing in ware washing area and in front of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Jul 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-17-4

Detail 22955960

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 5 seconds.

08A-05-6

Detail 22955955

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over mashed potatoes in walk in cooler.

12A-09-4

Detail 22955951

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch trash can with gloved hands and then touch container with raw chicken present. Educated employee on cross contamination and food borne illness.

03B-01-6

Detail 22955958

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries 120F, front line, per manager placed 15 minutes ago, manager disposed of.

22-20-5

Detail 22955961

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

29-18-4

Detail 22955956

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain covers missing near mop sink, and in front of chicken prep station.

35B-01-4

Detail 22955959

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 22955962

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor near walk in cooler and dunnage rack soiled with food and flour debris. All observed floors behind registers and front line with trash, food debris. Also floors behind ice machine.

36-17-5

Detail 22955954

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in front of walk in freezer.

05-09-4

Detail 22955963

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo cooler near lemonade maker.

23-03-4

Detail 22955953

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

33-16-4

Detail 22955957

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 22955952

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed lids stored upright, drive thru area.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 22744526

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed batter stored below raw chicken in walk in cooler.

32-12-5

Detail 22744531

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

50-09-4

Detail 22744535

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license 6/1/22. Manager printed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22744532

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone charger stored on microwave.

35B-01-4

Detail 22744528

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.

33-38-4

Detail 22744533

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.

16-48-4

Detail 22744530

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on containers in ware washing area.

16-46-4

Detail 22744527

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in washing area area.

06-01-5

Detail 22744529

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken tenders thawing in bucket in 3 compartment sink.

29-11-4

Detail 22744534

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet at mop sink and leak at pipe at handwashing sink near employee entrance.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-09-4

Detail 22202984

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at fry station with gloved hands touch dirty pans, sanitizer cloths, and then begin battering raw chicken.

36-34-5

Detail 22202983

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

50-09-4

Detail 22202985

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-17-5

Detail 22202980

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile near ice machine by employee entrance.

33-38-4

Detail 22202979

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no receptacle hand was sink by employee entrance.

36-27-5

Detail 22202981

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold like substance, grease between Bach exit door and 3 compartment sink.

21-12-4

Detail 22202982

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Feb 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03B-01-6

Detail 21783765

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tenders in hot holding left of hand washing sink to only read 124 F @11:30am. Per manager, tenders were cooked at 11:00am. Chicken was reheated to 199 F at 11:35am. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21783764

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy food debris behind cooking equipment.

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 21757514

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken filet to read at 124 F at 3:05 pm. Per employee chicken was cooked at approximately 2:00 pm. Employee reheated chicken to 172 F at 3:08 ppm. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21757512

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind cooking equipment to have heavy food debris.

51-13-4

Detail 21757515

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

08B-12-5

Detail 21757513

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed apple pies and fries uncovered in reach in cooler right of CVAP oven and chicken uncovered in walk in cooler. Manager covered all items. Corrected On-Site

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 21530295

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy food debris and grease build up under fryers. Repeat Violation

Feb 16, 2022

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 20867737

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryer station soiled with food debris

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

40-06-5

Detail 20395409

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings stored on dry storage shelf