Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice

2663 N Hiawassee Rd, Hiawassee, FL 32818
American
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice has been inspected eight times since 2022. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That's lower than the typical Florida restaurant, which scores around 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee cleaned the bottom of the stand up reach in freezer next to warmer in chicken prep area soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled above single service cups in dry storage next to ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outsides of the oven and storage shelf next to office soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
58
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 small flying insect at office desk in kitchen
35A-02-7
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee touched bare body did not change gloves
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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. -Taj
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -chlorine spray bottle
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone charging on soda bag in a box
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -rice scoop in contact with food items
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -biscuit cooler seals soiled -hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease and dust
36-34-5
37
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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. Employees signed forms at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk way from counter to ice machine. Dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metal pans in storage Turned dish on side. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Over ATM NEXT TO DESK Near cook station Dish area
36-27-5
67
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Next to steam table. Manager turned up pressure. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
95
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Has 4 connections at splitter. Needs a vacuum at each connection with exception of the hose to chemical box.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Vents in storage area 2. Drive thru
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup with straw On ice machine. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Under oven and prep table a purse and umbrella. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Hanging from condenser
14-69-4
67
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Fan covers on walk in cooler have dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on sandwich station has debris. Tall reach in cooler that has biscuits have debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in male restroom is broken.
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ware wash and dry storage area.
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. One door broken.
33-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer behind unit and on floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top oven on stack ovens.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Light dust on fan covers in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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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 Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice.

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 eight violations per visit, up from roughly four 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 two times per year on average.