Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
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. Observed no proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement documentation. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handle at Walk in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the Walk in Freezer.
14-69-4
74
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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/ GM: Yeisy Pestana. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple employee foodhandler corporate training certificates incomplete.
53B-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind handles at Walk in Cooler and Freezer.
23-24-4
78
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/. Manager: Derrick Weatherspoon. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing between Deep Fryers. **Warning**
36-17-5
70
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the handwash sink in prep area. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food item on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator placed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at prep area handwash sink.
31B-04-4
78
Jan 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and coleslaw at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed behind the Walk in Cooler and Freezer door handles. Educated the operator of potential cross contamination. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple flour containers. Operator cleaned the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at prep area next to handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer off the floor and placing in a clean sanitizer container and placing on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Dec 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at wrong location at mop sink. Educated the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
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 touching trash can and then clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing her/his hand. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed establishment items stored at dumpster enclosure.
33-30-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle touching ice at interior of ice machine. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
50
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Mar 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 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
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.
12A-28-4
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage cans blocking the prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can to allow clear access. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink.
29-11-4
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 Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” 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 Punta Gorda?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
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 three violations per visit across the recent 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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