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NamePOPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #13174
Address135 W ARROWOOD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/15/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- *Observed - No dispenser or soap source in men’s restroom. PIC stated a non-customer used restroom and broke top of toilet and ripped dispenser off the wall. *CDI - PIC removed sticker to back of new dispenser and placed it on the wall providing soap to men’s restroom.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- *Observed - top layer of Raw Chicken Thighs container and top layer of raw chicken drumsticks in breading station above 41F, see temp chart for details. *CDI - PIC removed top layers and placed them into separate containers and placed them into WIC to rapidly cool product. PIC stated they will work with other managers to ensure food is not stacked past the fill line to maintain foods cold. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- *Observed - Plastic Container of Coleslaw and Plastic Container of Rice cooling in standing RIC with little to no change in temperature after 35 minutes. *CDI - PIC moved items to WIC and left lids slightly open to improve cooling. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No *REPEAT* 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. *Observed - Flying pests in kitchen near office and breading station.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. *Observed - Flour and breading bins without lids next to handsink exposing contents to possible contamination. *CDI - PIC placed cracked and damaged lids onto bins to protect product within.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. *Observed - Metal floor rising in need of being resealed to the foundation beneath.