Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “dead roaches on premises”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Spring Hill restaurant, which scores around 84. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. The paper towel dispenser located at the dry storage area.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The shelves in the walk in cooler are soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled: The two vents in front of the checkout counter are soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee not wearing a hair restraint. The employees put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The soda machine in the dining area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Around the door and on the pipes. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
10 minor violations.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 under drink machine cabinet. 1 by the trash can in the dining area. 1 under the dry storage area. 1 under the ice machine. Operator swept up the roaches and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair the soda machine in the dining area.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside the door of the kitchen area. Operator mopped area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler on the fans.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk flour and chicken bin in prep room. The operator put the handles in the holder. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over single use items by the drive thru area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of two microwaves has accumulation of grease by the prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to manager. Manager posted poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris under the fryer equipment and outside lid of the chicken flour bins.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the storage closet. Operator stored mop the right way. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 small flies on wall at drive through, operator killed and sanitized wall 1 small fly on wall across from walk in freezer, operator killed and sanitized wall **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, operator will manually add sanitizer, dispenser not dispensing enough sanitizer, corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ice build up in walk in freezer and on door.
36-51-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in ladies room, operator swept floor **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook, operator put beard guard on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By door to kitchen, operator mopped **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk flour bin in prep room **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler by ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Shelves in walk in cooler Lid of bulk flour bin Vent of single door cooler by ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink, draining onto floor Hand wash sink in prep area has no cold water, 128F.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door cooler by ice machine
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Towel bucket by ice machine 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain under 3 compartment sink over flows when sink is drained, operator will clean drain grate, grate has food debris
29-19-4
43
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided in entire establishment. Operator is aware and has contacted company to repair water heater. Company is in route to repair. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches and 4 roach legs underneath soda machine storage area in seating section of restaurant, and 1 live roach in storage closet near bathrooms off dining area. Operator started to remove, clean, and sanitize area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda machine storage area in dining area, observed leak underneath soda machine. Hole in wall in same area. Discussed in depth with operators. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed tray of chicken with lid on speed rack cart stored under dripping water/condensation near fans in walk-in cooler. No contamination observed. Operator and employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-52-4
78
May 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects above mop sink area on ceiling and wall near back door.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in soda dispensing machine in lobby soiled with an accumulation of slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in dry storage area off the three compartment sink area. Employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed soda dispensing machine in lobby leaking in multiple areas to the right of the machine on counter and underneath inside of cabinet.
14-11-5
70
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 small flying insects in mop sink area in rear of kitchen by rear exit door. Manager started to eliminate flies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed 6 small flying insects on wall in mop sink area in rear of kitchen by rear exit door. Employee started to eliminate flies. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dispensing nozzles for chilled lemonade in drive thru soiled with slime and ice chute in the self dispensing soda machine in the dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front lobby area to the left of the kitchen entrance door and floor soiled underneath self serve soda dispensing machine in lobby. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust and a mold-like substance in the dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed water in same area at start of callback inspection. Employee cleaned up water and water has not returned. Discussed in depth with operator. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of slime in tray at the self dispensing soda station in the dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 small flying insects in mop sink area in rear of kitchen by rear exit door. Manager started to eliminate flies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dispensing nozzles for chilled lemonade in drive thru soiled with slime and ice chute in the self dispensing soda machine in the dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of fryer area utensil storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front lobby area to the left of the kitchen entrance door and floor soiled underneath self serve soda dispensing machine in lobby. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust and a mold-like substance in the dining area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of slime in tray at the self dispensing soda station in the dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 55 small flying insects in mop sink area by rear door of establishment landing on mop sink, wall, and black hose in mop sink area. - 11 small flying insects near three compartment sink and prep sink. - 3 small flying insects in dry storage area on wall. - 2 small flying insects on wall behind clean equipment storage rack landing on clean dishes. - 1 small flying insect on walk-in freezer door. - 3 small flying insects on wall in prep area on wall behind sugar bin landing on sugar bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed no small flying insects in establishment at time of callback inspection. Observed approximately 25 larvae about 1/2 inch in size in mop sink and in front of mop sink on tiles. Operator poured a chemical on the larvae and will clean and sanitize area. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rolling white container of flour to the left of fryers without a label and near prep area in front of flour bag rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents and tiles soiled with dust and a mold-like substance throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath self dispensing soda machine in lobby in cabinet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed 2 dead roaches to the left of the dry storage area on floor underneath shelf, 1 dead roach underneath clean equipment storage rack, and 1 dead roach under soda machine area in cabinet in the lobby area. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine and to the left of reach-in freezer next to fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
67
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. In kitchen/ prep areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In storage room outside, walls, ceiling and floor not smooth and cleanable,. To go items in storage rooom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
90
Aug 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small fly on wall at chicken breading station 2 small flies next to soda machine at drive through 1 small fly by mens bathroom door **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: 2 small flies by mop sink operator killed flies and sanitized wall **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At any hand wash sink, operator says there was a fire in factory, is using blue disposable towels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water dripping from ceiling near drive through window and in front of hand wash sink by ice machine, manager on duty has bucket under drip and it can easily be walked around Kitchen areas ceiling tiles and vents soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: No dripping water **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Storage room outside .walls, floor, ceiling not smooth and cleanable **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
70
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 5, 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, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited five 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 Spring Hill?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill 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 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three 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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