Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice

1046 Cypress Pkwy, Poinciana, FL 34759
American
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 12 inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Poinciana restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sugar at drive thru area stored on floor. Operator moved sugar onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Bottom of reach in freezer on cooks line
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler on assembly line soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
82
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet, employee doing food prep on cookline Bracelet was removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In container of rice in prep area Tape used over crack
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of bread in walk in freezer Operator moved onto shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee preparing meals without gloves on with fake nails
13-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Previous owner license is on display at the front counter.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in warewashing.
24-08-4
78
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Mar 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
22-35-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized tested at 0 , retested at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
22-43-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles biscuit ric **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance vent at front counter near soda machine, over prep area near ric and freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner ice bucket - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair lowboy under make table holding tarter sauce - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind deep fryer - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can soiled in customer lobby - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
33-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris bun toaster in the kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust lowboy at front counter , exterior of sandwich station - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues biscuit RIC, single door RIF , walls, shelves **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust RIC, dish area, food prep sink, **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle sand which station ready make table and dipping well - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength tested at 0 ppm, retested at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: **Time Extended**
21-08-4
37
Jan 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large ice containers - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans by 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 3 lights out by office area, ovens, and sandwich station - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans and plastic containers by 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Numerous ceiling tiles in dining area show evidence of water damage. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing by guest facing soda station - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. One vent and one return above main hot holding area. Return vent in lobby between soda station and front counter - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
67
Jul 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74

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 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” 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 Poinciana?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Poinciana average of 78.

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 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.