Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Melbourne restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line had plastic bin and gloves inside. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler under prep area has soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops from last night cleaning in soiled water not stored to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not seal correctly and must be pushed hard to close. Ice beginning to form at seal. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
78
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from boxing food with utensils to glove and grabbing ready to eat foods. Employee did not wash hands prior to gloving.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small stainless steel reach in cooler has food debris on bottom shelf. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee looking at cell phone from waistband of pants to bagging food and placed phone on drive through table. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee in back with no hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door doesn't seal unless end pushed closed with force. Gasket is also worn and not providing a good seal.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor by fryers has staining water pooling. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter that has microwave ovens has old food debris around bottom of microwaves. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has splitter added with no vacuum breaker on hose side.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager put chicken back in fryer to bring back above. 165f. chicken strips (129f - Hot Holding); chicken nuggets (129f- Hot Holding); chicken strips (203F - Reheating) ; chicken nuggets (165F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot holding unit near desk has old food debris on bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Center hot holding unit on front line, not holding temperature below the top shelf. Lower shelves of unit not to be used for hot holding of temperature control for safety foods.
14-75-7
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Clean lids stored on shelf in way of breading equipment, causing lids to be soiled with food debris back of store near triple sink.
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood covers soiled with grease on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located under chicken hot holding unit on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Stored on floor at registers. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
50
Jan 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed to repair wall where fire was located **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall damage due to fire and is currently being repaired.
36-24-5
86
Oct 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On handwashing manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken batter 50 F - cold holding; manager rapid chilled. Recheck temp 38 F - cold holding; **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical bottle hanging on handwashing sink next to chicken fryer. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
67
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Sep 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
95
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 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 Melbourne?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne 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 seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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