Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Belleview, Florida, cited for 5 violations in Marion County

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Belleview was cited for 5 violations during a complaint inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation on October 4, 2024. The fast-food chain, known for its spicy fried chicken and biscuits, is located at 10786 S US Hwy 441 in Marion County, Florida.

This is What The Inspection Report Revealed

The inspection revealed one high-priority, one intermediate, and three basic violations. While this Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant was not ordered to close, a follow-up inspection is required to address the issues. State records revealed that the violations discovered aren't an immediate issue to the general public but require further review.

According to the inspector's note, the high-priority violation involved an employee failing to wash their hands before beginning to handle food. Notably, though, this infraction was corrected on-site.

Meanwhile, the intermediate violation concerned food-contact surfaces dirtied with food remains or mold-like substance, specifically in the prep area.

Basic violations included dirty ceiling tiles in the dining room, an employee chewing gum while preparing food, and dirty nonfood-contact surfaces.

The inspector also noted disrepair in the electrical wiring, with a cover for an electrical box on the front counter missing.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Belleview, Florida, currently holds a 3.2-star rating from 1,127 Google reviews.

One recent review highlighted unease about dry chicken and a constant water leak near the drive-through window.

Ocala Florida shared on Google reviews:

This location in Belleview! No one cares. Chicken is dry. Also they have a pipe leaking water near the drive through window all day and night and management don’t care about getting it fixed. I have told them multiple times not fix yet. Been months. I really hope someone addresses these concerns.

High Priority Violation:

• Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food

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