Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice

8968 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34667

American

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice nine times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice's latest score of 58 falls below the Hudson average of 84. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand sink by the fryer baskets and the one by the soda machines had no paper towels. The operator placed paper towels at both hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces are soiled: The fan in the walk-in cooler has mold-like substance or slime, and the flour bin lids are solid with old food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. 1 MC2 filter needs to be replaced by the soda box storage area.

29-32-4

Basic - Ceiling vents are soiled with accumulated dust: the vent in the back of the dining area and the vent above the cook line.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. There is an accumulation of food debris on the floor beneath the front counter hot holding station.

36-73-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. The operator cleaned the trash on the ground around the dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**

33-19-4

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of both microwaves has accumulation of food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of both microwaves. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Jan 28, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in walk-in cooler. Build up of ice around walk-in freezer door inside of walk-in cooler. Walk-in freezer floor has a build up of ice on floor.

36-22-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees preparing food with no hair restraints. Employees put on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Jan 9, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self serve in lobby

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves in prep area, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Jul 11, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind underneath hot holding unit with drawers mounted on to wall next to the drive thru above single door lift top reach-in cooler. Employee killed roach, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-05-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic pan and green scrubbies in hand wash sink in dish room, operator removed

31A-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At door, door will not close completely, ice is melting and making puddle, repair tech has been called

14-69-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either bathroom, provided signs to operator

31B-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door cooler by drive through Ice chute of soda dispenser at self self serve soda station

22-16-4

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a shelf over food and on top of shortening. Operator removed both **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket at front counter 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. Discussed, with manager on duty, testing sanitizer daily for proper ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

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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 Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” has been cited three 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 Hudson?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 84.

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 four violations per visit, up from roughly one 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 three times per year on average.

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