Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
82
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave in the prep area being soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the reach in cooler near the fryers being soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
82
May 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers being soiled with food debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handle to the walk in cooler being soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles and vents in the dining and food prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler being soiled with food debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up in the interior of the reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles being soiled with dust and a black mold-like substance in the kitchen area, prep area and front service area. Observed dust build up on the wall near the manager door/front service area and walk in freezer.
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen in cooking area, prepping area and dish washing areas, so the floor is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the inside of the walk in cooler doors being soiled with food debris build up. Observed the hot holding unit for chicken being soiled with food debris. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler being soiled with food debris. Observed soiled gaskets in the reach in cooler and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on wall in dish area. 1 live fly in dry storage on container 2 live flies in mop sink 2 live flies on wall by drive thru soda station 1 live fly on wall by ice machine 13 live flies on wall by breading station 3 live flies on boxes in breading station. 2 live flies on wall by walk in cooler 2 live flies in dining room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 dying roach on ground by safe. Manager eradicated **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chicken sandwich cooler soiled with mold like substance. Bun toaster soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At drive thru window, By hand sink next to ice machine **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys and cellphone on prep tables in prep area **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front doors have 1/2 inch gap **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in cooler **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken floor tiles, missing grout and standing water throughout kitchen and dish area **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of batter stored on floor by cook line. Employee got off of floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in all cooler units **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink on cook line is loose and separating from wall **Warning**
29-08-4
41
Apr 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Unused fryers full off food and grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed unused fryer's full of grease. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. A large amount of food debris , grease and garbage behind and beneath the fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed food debris and grease behind and beneath the fryers. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
86
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink by three compartment sink blocked by mop buckets. Manager removed **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
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 tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles on floor throughout kitchen and is causing a build up of standing water and food debris
36-17-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Of walk in cooler and freezer doors
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By fryers, prep areas, walk ins and dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked walk in cooler and freezer doors
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive grease buildup under fryers
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of make lines-and breading station have buildup of food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles and missing grout throughout kitchen
36-11-4
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Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in office flying around. Observed 1 live fly under hand sink Observed 10 live flys on walls by walk in cooler Observed 7 live flies on walk in cooler walls Observed 6 live flies in dry storage Observed 3 live flies on walls by electrical panels Observed 3 live flies in mop sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Observed wastewater backing up through floor drains. Under ice machine, soda machine in drive thru and floor drain by walk in cooler. Observed employee walk-in through waste water goin in and out of walk in cooler. Area cannot be contained. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches on floor by fryer Observed 3 live roaches on walls in chicken prep area Observed 2 live roaches by microwave Observed 1 live roach on paper towel dispenser **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due cross contamination. Observed live fly in ice machine. **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish area, and in women's restroom And in mens restroom **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In women restroom, an **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen by office, walk in coolers, dish and prep areas **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches by drive thru register. Observed 1 dead roach under oven **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water and food debris throughout kitchen due to missing grout **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive grease and food buildup under fryers **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In chicken prep area **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain by soda station at drive thru window **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from condensation line forwalk in cooler **Warning**
29-03-4
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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 12, 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, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four 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 Tampa?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
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 four violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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