Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice has 12 inspections in the public record. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (111F - Hot Holding) in front counter holding unit. The manager discarded chicken tenders. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. The manager stated a work order has been placed in for floor tile replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light fixture in restroom not protected. The manager stated a work order has been placed in for replacement light shield. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
67
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under steam table gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The scooper was removed from container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken in women's restroom.
32-17-4
74
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (106F - Hot Holding) in steam table behind front counter. The manager discarded chicken tenders. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed forms but not signed by all personnel. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The scooper was removed from flour bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
82
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken under heat lamp on top shelf at 123F. The operator discarded chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Observed chicken 118F, chicken leg 119F and chicken wing 125F in top shelf under heat lamp. The operator discarded chicken. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
82
Apr 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken under heat lamp on top shelf at 123F. The operator discarded chicken under heat lamp on top shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken under heat lamp on top shelf at 123F. The operator discarded chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink blocked by empty sanitizer buckets. The sanitizer bucket was removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
61
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator go from cleaning and sweeping floor placed gloves on without washing before preparing food. Educated operator on proper hand washing prior to placing gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in kitchen near cook line.
29-18-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
70
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves without washing hands. Educated cook on washing hands when changing assignments then going back to the cook line to prepare food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tap used over fan above walk-in freezer.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager removed ice scooper from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn under steam table.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
86
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line not maintaining cold holding.
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice is inspected around four times per year on average.
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