Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Cape Coral restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken strips (109F - Hot Holding) in front counter hot holding station. The manager discarded chicken strips. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust mop sink area.
36-27-5
74
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside oven unit gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not self-closing or tight fitting.
32-04-4
82
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
70
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching apron while engaging in food preparation. Spoke to manager about speaking to cooks about touching cloths or aprons while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above raw chicken station.
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on cook line.
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
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 operator removed handle from product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Educated operators on washing hands upon returning from break. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
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 operator removed scooper from container of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in walk-in cooler. The GM discarded open drink in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
67
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Mar 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator on only washing hands in designated hand washing sink. Observed operator wash hand in hand washing sink after we spoke about washing hands in hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing throughout cook line.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
70
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed operator wash hands with cold water. Educated operator on washing hands with hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed minor in food preparation area.
43-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager discarded open drink in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Sep 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw spicy chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from frier. The manager placed raw chicken in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior or microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
64
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 Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited four 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 74 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?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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