Popeyes in East Palatka was cited for 17 violations in Putnam County, Florida

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen fried chickenPhoto byJosh Slikz / Google Reviews

A popular fried chicken chain, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, located at 175 S Us Hwy 17, East Palatka, was cited for 17 violations during a recent inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

While the restaurant was not ordered to close, the violations, including three high-priority infractions, which contributed to the need for a follow-up inspection.

This inspection resulted from a complaint and discovered 17 violations, categorized as three high-priority, five intermediate, and nine basic violations. While the restaurant was not ordered to close, a follow-up inspection is required to ensure all standards are met.

Among the highlighted high-priority violations is observations of flies in the kitchen and food preparation areas, according to the inspector's note.

Intermediate violations highlighted issues with employee training, as evidenced by a lack of general knowledge regarding food safety practices.

Basic violations included unsuitable storage of employee beverages and personal food, incomplete air drying of equipment, and collection of trash in various areas.

With a 3.7-star rating from 2,589 Google reviews, this location must address these violations to maintain customer trust and safety.

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