Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
67
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average North Port facility scores 78, putting Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food surface at breading station with flour, egg wash, and seasoning all around counter tops. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed sinks in both bathrooms with dirt and grime in sinks.
32-07-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler, floors soiled with food debris along cove molding.
36-01-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser / Soda Dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed mold like substance around nozzle of soda dispenser.
22-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kiosk stations at front door with finger prints all over screens. Observed operator cleaning screens. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids opened. Observed operator closing lids. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter on inside door. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
67
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picking up a dropped receipt from floor, and resumed bagging Togo food without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee taking food out to parked car, come back in,and resumed work without handwashing. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee breading chicken with gloves on, but no handwashing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by fryer with ice inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed new employee without signed employee notification. Employee on floor working. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without hair restraints. Observed assistant operator putting on visor and employee putting on hat. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers with/ freezer in chicken station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 8 chicken tenders (2.5 lbs) sitting on top of reach in cooler for chicken prep temperature at 67F. Operator voluntarily discarded time into trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gasket in reach in cooler with mold like substance and food debris on it.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling leaking and dripping water in dry storage at air vent flowing down a Togo case of Togo containers. Also leaking by hand sink, across from 3 compartment sink, and by fryers.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining room 39 ceiling tiles with either dirt, dust, black mold like substance or water stains on them. Or all of the above per tile.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in cooler at sandwich make table, torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwaves on fan guards, food debris build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair and or light fixtures damaged. Observed 2 light fixtures in dining room damaged. 1 not flush against the ceiling tile, causing a gap, and one hanging with wire exposed.
38-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door wide Business is open, operating, and selling to the public. With a construction cone holding it open. No construction on door going on. Opened for minimum of 30 minutes, that was observed.
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed rust stains and debris inside reach in cooler where pickle bucket of pickles is stored.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines/ Ceiling/Roof leaks. Observed to go liners (wax papers) on dry storage shelf, opened and becoming damaged due to roof leak. Observed operator remove case and disposed of it. **Corrected On-Site**
25-21-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket with mop head down. Observed operator hanging the mop up properly with mop head stored in up right position.
42-01-4
50
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwaves with food splatter on guards , top, inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on door handle on walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in door bottom right
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors in dry storage soiled and not cleaned **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Observed raw chicken juice on dungeon racks that hold cases of raw chicken on them. **Repeat Violation**
08B-23-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor when entering building and entering ladies restroom.
36-64-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water drain for walk-in cooler clogged and back flowing with water on to floor.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink with hose on top. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting on gloves without hand washing first **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple food equipment soiled with debris on items. Hot holding unit, toaster, lids at breading station **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by soda boxes with sanitizer buckets stored in them. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop in mop sink with hose on top **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed mens room (1 person only) with no locking door
32-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on door handles through out kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment with black dust accumulation on them.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink and cell phone on raw chicken prep table **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in door bottom right
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors in walk in soiled and not cleaned
36-01-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Observed raw chicken juice on dungeon racks that hold cases of raw chicken on them.
08B-23-5
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed gate door broken, and one gate door completely off its hinges **Repeat Violation**
33-24-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole/damaged tile on wall above to the right of the freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside micro waves soiled with food debris. Observed operator cleaning inside of microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed accumulation of dust around light shields throughout establishment
38-01-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled apron laying on raw chicken prep table
21-14-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed chemical hose on three compartment sink leaking. Operator had to force the hot candle Office Work to stop it. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
35
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both microwave fan guards with food debris splatter on them. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee dumping out his drink cup into the hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking while walking through kitchen prep area. Observed manager coaching employee about drinking and eating in food prep areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer behind the fans on the pipes.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler by bun rack with liquid like substance on the bottom of it.
22-16-4
70
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed no employee wearing gloves while serving food and failed to wash hands before serving food. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed no hand washing when cooked moved from frying station of cooking raw chicken to packaging cooked food. **Warning**
12A-12-4
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. Spoke with manager on proper procedures and emailed information to manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple food stainless steel lids very soiled with flour and batter, not being washed or replaced at chicken prep station for frying. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand washing sink blocked with a box in front of it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.observed no hot water through out building **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for hourly employees during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Spoke with manager on proper procedures and emailed information to manager. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink next to drive thru. Water temperature at 83 degrees after running for approximately 5 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints during the inspection. Observed manager on duty correcting,all put on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors with debris on it through out restaurant. Especially along cove molding. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed chicken batter mix sitting in container with no lid in middle of three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
30
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken tenders (117 F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Per operator, they were made less than an hour earlier. Operator discarded and cooked new tenders. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris build up inside microwave. Per operator, units are cleaned once per week.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Ismael Hernandez Jr. - food manager of record, not present while 5 employees are working with food.
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining room and kitchen. Repeat from 06-06-2022
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on prep table next to fryers. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working sandwich station without a hair restraint. Repeat from 06-06-2022. Operator provided hair nets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas standing in ambient temperature water on prep table, next to microwaves.
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); Operator dumped and refilled Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
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 21, 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, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven 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 North Port?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine 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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