POPEYES FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN 8

Name: POPEYES FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN 8
Address: 12100 NW 7 AVE, NORTH MIAMI, FL, 331682527, US
Rating: 18.5

12100 NW 7 AVE, NORTH MIAMI, FL 331682527

License #2317428

🍗 Wings/Chicken ℹ️

18.5 Grade F / 100

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September 23, 2026 · 31 findings · 5 critical

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POPEYES FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN 8 in NORTH MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 18.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 5 critical, 3 major, 37 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 23, 2026 shows 31 observation rows: 5 critical, 1 major, and 25 minor.

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Disposition: Insp. Completed - Warning Given, Pending
[03D-01-5] Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning Priority: High Priority Comment: Observed cooked rice stored in the kitchen at 105°f at 2:00pm , according to operator rice was placed to cool down at 1:30pm. 2nd temperature was taken at 3:40 pm and rice was observed at 94°f. Operator started to reheat the rice to 165°f and started the cooling process again.
[24-08-4] Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on the trays as they were stack upside down, the handles.
[12B-07-4] Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning Priority: Basic Comment: Observed employee drink cup in the food preparation area.
[35A-02-8] Observed: Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies flying in the dry storage room.
[12A-07-5] Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning Priority: High Priority Comment: Observed employee handle food then changed stations then came back to same station , changed gloves and did not washed hands
[03B-01-6] Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken not being held at 135 degrees or above in the cook line. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority Comment: Operator discarded chicken immediately
[14-38-4] Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken container lid, used to store flour.
[10-02-4] Observed: In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Warning Priority: Basic Comment: Observed tongs stored on top of preparation table, operator removed tongs and sent them to be washed
[42-01-4] Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not properly stored to dry, located in the kitchen area near the Walk in cooler.
[36-24-5] Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair near the kitchen by the walk in refrigerator and the Oven.
[22-02-4] Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning Priority: Intermediate Comment: Observed metal trays heavily soiled with old burnt food debris and soda nozzle station
[36-02-5] Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed buildup of food between the tiles in the kitchen area.
[50-08-7] Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Repeat Violation Warning Priority: High Priority Comment: Observed establishment operating without a license . Establishment changed ownership recently and is currently going through the application process
[23-03-4] Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler light fixture have an accumulation of dust, reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[36-34-5] Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[10-01-5] Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic Comment: Observed scoop handle touching sugar, operator removed scoop
[10-18-5] Observed: In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Basic Comment: Observed tongs stored inside a sanitizer bucket, operator removed bucket and sent tongs to be washed
[13-07-4] Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with two rings on while handling food.
[13-04-4] Observed: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on an employee with a beard.
[13-03-4] Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair net on an employee.
[14-69-4] Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[23-24-4] Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle being soiled with flour.
[08B-52-4] Observed: Food stored under a walk in freezer cooling motor. Warning Priority: Basic Comment: Observed 3 boxes of biscuits stored under the walking freezer cooling motor , with ice buildup
[33-11-4] Observed: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug from dumpster in the rear of the facility.
[33-16-4] Observed: Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open located to the rear of the facility.
[36-32-5] Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to the ceiling located at the front desk.
[36-73-4] Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning Priority: Basic Comment: Observed accumulation of grease under fryers
[36-17-5] Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in the kitchen floor.
[36-62-4] Observed: Light not functioning. Observed burnt out light fixture in the walk in freezer.
[40-06-5] Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items being stored in a drying/stationary rack.
[46-01-4] Observed: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed emergency exit blocked by cardboards located at the rear of the facility. Priority: Reporting