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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #2220

1300 W PINHOOK RD LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

LOUISIANA Kitchen POPEYES Popeyes KITCHEN
Chicken
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 04/28/2026
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Safe Bite Grade is independently calculated by Safe Bite Report based on public LDH inspection data. Not an official health department grade. Grade based on latest inspection cycle through 04/28/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
04/28/2026 Routine
12 critical -505 points B → F
12/01/2025 2nd Follow-Up
0 critical 0 points C → B
11/20/2025 1st Follow-Up
0 critical 0 points D → C
11/13/2025 Routine
2 critical -85 points A → D
05/06/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
Inspection — 04/28/2026
Safe Bite Grade: F
Critical 10 pts 04/28/26

Food has been prepared| packaged| or held under unsanitary conditions where it may have been rendered injurious to health. Insulation exposed above fryers.

Critical ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts 04/28/26

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. Mayo based sauces - voluntarily discarded. Teas.

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria Salmonella B. cereus C. perfringens

Food held above 41°F enters the 'danger zone' where bacteria multiply rapidly. Listeria can grow even under refrigeration — above 41°F, growth accelerates dangerously. This is one of the most common causes of foodborne outbreaks.

Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/28/26

Using time only as a public health control| food was not served or discarded within 4 hours from when the food was removed from temperature control. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella C. perfringens B. cereus S. aureus Listeria

When food spends too long in the temperature 'danger zone' (41°F-135°F), bacteria can multiply to dangerous levels in hours. Some bacteria produce toxins during this time that survive reheating — the damage is done even if you cook it again.

Critical Corrected ~6.0× illness risk = 80 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/28/26

Employee did not wash hands and exposed portions of arms at appropriate time. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Hepatitis A Shigella Salmonella STEC

Unwashed hands are the #1 way restaurant workers spread Norovirus — which causes half of all food poisoning outbreaks. An infected worker can carry billions of virus particles; it only takes a few to make you sick.

Critical Corrected ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/28/26

Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment| utensils or other items requiring protection were stored. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella (via saliva/hand contamination)

Employee beverages in food preparation areas create contamination risk through spills and through hand-to-mouth-to-food contact. An infected employee's drink can become a transmission vehicle.

Critical ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts 04/28/26

A current state food safety certificate is not held by the owner or a designated employee of the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Management control failure (indirect)

A missing food safety certificate means the person in charge may not have been trained to identify and prevent food safety hazards. Research shows that restaurants with certified managers have fewer critical violations.

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/28/26

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food| or is placed| stored or displayed above ready to eat food. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC

Raw meat, poultry, and seafood carry dangerous bacteria. When they aren't separated from other foods, bacteria can transfer to items that will be eaten without further cooking.

Critical Corrected ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/28/26

Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Listeria Salmonella E. coli

Cutting boards, slicers, prep tables, and utensils that aren't clean become vehicles for spreading bacteria and viruses between food items. A dirty slicer used for deli meat is a classic Listeria transmission pathway.

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 04/28/26

Equipment/utensils which have contact with potentially hazardous food are not cleaned every 4 hours of use. [Corrected]

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 04/28/26

Chemicals are stored with/above food| equipment| utensils| linens| single-service or single use articles.

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical toxins (bleach, degreasers, pesticides)

Cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and degreasers stored near food or food-contact surfaces can spill, leak, or produce fumes that contaminate food. Chemical poisoning from contaminated food can cause severe burns, organ damage, and death.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 04/28/26

The air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet. Dip well and ice machine.

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants

Without proper air gaps, contaminated water can be sucked back into the clean water supply through backsiphonage. This means water used for food preparation, ice, or drinking could become contaminated.

Critical ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts 04/28/26

Roaches are present in the establishment.

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella E. coli Allergens

Cockroaches crawl through drains, sewage, and waste then walk on food and prep surfaces, mechanically transferring bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Plumbing is not maintained. Hot water faucet at mop sink, leak coming from ceiling in chicken prep area, clog at ice well in drive-thru, etc.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/28/26

Openings are not protected against the entry of rodents or insects. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Floor is not sloped to drain.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Floors are not clean. Under coke station in drive-thru, behind fryers, under 3-compartment sink, etc.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/28/26

Walls and/or ceilings in the food preparation areas are not constructed of smooth| light colored| durable and easily cleanable materials. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/28/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. Walls throughout and hood vents. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/28/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair. Ceiling tiles throughout. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Food is not stored in a clean| covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash| dust| or other contamination. Sugar and flour.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/28/26

Ice dispensing utensils were not stored in a clean protected location. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

The insect control device is located above a food preparation area.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Paper towel dispenser, gasket on hot-holding box, etc.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting| chipping| grazing| scratching scoring| distortion or decomposition. Flour bin lid.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust| dirt| food residue and other debris. Interior of cabinets, shelves, walk-in cooler racks, counters, etc.

Non-Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 04/28/26

Non-food contact surfaces are not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Oven handles, hot-holding unit in chicken sandwich prep area, etc.

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Listeria Salmonella E. coli

Cutting boards, slicers, prep tables, and utensils that aren't clean become vehicles for spreading bacteria and viruses between food items. A dirty slicer used for deli meat is a classic Listeria transmission pathway.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a self-draining position that permits air drying.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment| utensils| linens| single service items or single use items may be contaminated.

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 04/28/26

The hand wash lavatory and/or soap and paper towel dispensers are not clean. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 04/28/26

The toilet room door is not tight fitting and self-closing. Self-closing device in disrepair.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 04/28/26

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Repeat]

2nd Follow-Up — 12/01/2025 (18 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: A — Weighs on Current
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/01/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 12/01/25

Equipment and receptacles for materials containing food residue are not durable, cleanable, insect and rodent resistant, leakproof and nonabsorbent. [Repeat]

1st Follow-Up — 11/20/2025 (7 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: A
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Plumbing is not maintained. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Food is not stored in a clean, covered container. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material. Raw wood exposed on new counter. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Single-use gloves are used for more than one task and are not discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur during operation. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a self-draining position that permits air drying. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Equipment and receptacles for materials containing food residue are not durable, cleanable, insect and rodent resistant, leakproof and nonabsorbent. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/20/25

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed. [Repeat]

Inspection — 11/13/2025
Safe Bite Grade: D
Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/13/25

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC

Raw meat, poultry, and seafood carry dangerous bacteria. When they aren't separated from other foods, bacteria can transfer to items that will be eaten without further cooking.

Critical ~2.2× illness risk = 50 pts 11/13/25

The air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet. Dip well.

Safe Bite Analysis Waterborne pathogens Chemical contaminants

Without proper air gaps, contaminated water can be sucked back into the clean water supply through backsiphonage. This means water used for food preparation, ice, or drinking could become contaminated.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Outdoor premises used for garbage storage is not maintained clean and free of litter.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Plumbing is not maintained. Ice machine.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/13/25

Floors are not clean. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Food is not stored in a clean, covered container.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/13/25

Utensils/food-contact surfaces are not resistant to pitting, chipping, grazing, scratching scoring, distortion or decomposition. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material. Raw wood exposed on new counter.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Single-use gloves are used for more than one task and are not discarded when damaged, soiled or when interruptions occur during operation.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored in a self-draining position that permits air drying.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Food handlers are not wearing proper hair restraints.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Equipment and receptacles for materials containing food residue are not durable, cleanable, insect and rodent resistant, leakproof and nonabsorbent.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/13/25

Outside waste receptacles were not kept closed.

Inspection — 05/06/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A
Non-Critical 0 pts 05/06/25

Floor is not sloped to drain. Room with coke syrup storage.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/06/25

Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/06/25

Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Walk-in freezer door.

Official Inspection Reports

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