POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #179

Health grade
A · 100/100
Orange County rank
Among the cleanest
Diner rating
3.5 ★ · 1,310 reviews
Violations
None cited
Last inspected
Jan 2026

Its most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 3.5 across 1,310 reviews. It's a Seafood spot in Ocoee. Menus here flag options for dairy-free and pescatarian diners.

A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Orange County

Get directions Call (407) 798-7570

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (100/100)
Violations
None recorded
Address
10923 W COLONIAL DR, Ocoee, FL
Cuisine
Seafood
Categories
Chicken restaurant, Cajun restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Restaurant, Seafood restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
3.5 stars (1310 reviews)
Seats
49
Phone
(407) 798-7570
Website
Official website
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
3.5 Community-sourced rating 1,310 reviews
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What diners say — our read

An A inspection result sits behind a review average of just 2.5. Reviews that raise front-of-house average just 2.5 stars — this is where the complaints concentrate. After that, freshness and temperature appears most often — 29% of the corpus, averaging 2.2.

The single most common rating left here is 1 star (9 of 17). A third strand, value for money, appears in 24% of them at 1.3 stars. Of the 17 rated reviews, 5 sit at four stars or better and 10 at two or below.

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (100/100), nothing cited at the most recent DBPR visit. The visit behind that grade was January 14, 2026. That puts it ahead of 100% of graded kitchens in Orange County. No violations were recorded at that visit, which is the cleanest result available.

The weak part of this listing is the experience, not the sanitation — those are different failures. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 17 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    Takeout

  • June 22, 2026

    30 minutes wait

  • June 21, 2026

    The wonderful staff is always super friendly and cheerful and the whole process is a delight! It's a nice change from the level of service I normally get at other places. Every member deserves the recognition of doing their jobs well. Thank you!

  • June 16, 2026

    Manager on duty at lunch time 1 pm on 6/16/26 was yelling at the employees. Wow how much are they paid? SMH

  • June 14, 2026

    If they had a zero that would be great. Person on drive they speaking was the absolute rudest person, and shouldn’t be dealing with the public. They get snotty when you’re asking a question, you pull up to the window and get nothing but a hand out the window reaching for your payment. Then your bag is handed to you with you not knowing if that is the complete order because there is no thank you . Nothing , do you ask is this the complete order and you get another dirty look with attitude!! Don’t go to the Ocoee Popeyes . Who knows what’s in the bag!!!

  • June 4, 2026

    Always freezing cold in there and employees ignor you. They force you to order on the self check out.

  • June 2, 2026

    Food was good

  • May 22, 2026

    Terrible, ordered in the drive thru and they gave me the oldest dried up chicken ever. I went to return and ask for the 3 pc instead, since the tenders were so old and dried up. I ordered from the specials menu and they’re the same price on the same special menu. The man at the front literally says im not doing that and grabs it from my hand and throws new tenders in a box, drops it and walks away. The girl at the window told me I couldn’t order a drink at the window. The workers are miserable and I get it’s busy and hot but this is unacceptable. When I go to Canes they never do this, they don’t at Chik fil a, they don’t at Culver’s, Huey Magoos and so on. It’s so many places to get chicken why would I ever choose Popeyes again, I won’t.

  • May 20, 2026

    Extremely expensive $18 for 2 pieces of chicken and a biscuit don't waste your money here no wonder why ther going out of business

  • May 16, 2026

    Popeyes at Corner of Maguire rd and 50 Ocoee has been more inconsistent with breading that I don't like, which is less crusty and greasy/mushy.The popeyes on Pine Hills location west 50 orlando taste much better.And staffs there more friendly than this location

  • May 7, 2026

    Don’t waste your money, waited 30 minutes for a simple 5pc. Short staffed, lack of awareness.

  • May 1, 2026

    The best Popeyes I’ve been too. Great service and pleasant staff.

  • April 26, 2026

    Today my wife and went into the store to purchase the two can dine meal. The chicken was not fresh and showed when chicken has been sitting for a while. John I am assuming is the shift manager tells my wife the food is fresh, and he has a witness. John spelled his name out as in a menacing way. He refused to change the meal, then he said it will take 30 minutes and berated my wife. When I walked in the cashier said here we go again. I asked for a refund, and gave the sides and back. He sarcastically said have a nice day as if he was proud to send another unsatisfied customer out the door, instead of apologizing. We frequent this establishment, but not anymore. Will not drive to another because I demand respect when patronizing any establishment.

  • April 20, 2026

    Shrinkflation. Prices go up, the sides get smaller. The large side is now the same size as the small was 5 years ago. Popeyes is now not on my list for chicken spots.

  • April 18, 2026

    Manager was very rude and provided horrible customer service. Manager needs training on how to communicate with customers.

  • April 18, 2026

    We ordered the one piece box and it was supposed to come in a Bento box. But everything was cold and the cashier did not give us our receipt. I can't even explain how unprofessional. All this was, why are you gonna charge a certain price for something to give the food to the people super code and everything and y'all very rude up there? I never had this much experience here before. You're getting a one star on my behalf. If I can give you 0 stars, I could use 0 stars.

  • April 14, 2026

    This location near Smoothie King had better accuracy, teamwork, and hot food than any Popeye's I've ever gone to in Florida or Georgia! My family enjoyed the meal.

Overall Score

69 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 14/20
    3.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 8/10
    Stable, 100% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
10 AM to 11 PM
Tuesday
10 AM to 11 PM
Wednesday
10 AM to 11 PM
Thursday
10 AM to 11 PM
Friday
10 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
10 AM to 11 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 14, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

  2. July 1, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic

    No violations cited.

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 14, 2026