Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
64
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Nov 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “water draining onto floor surface from small reach in cooler”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Vero Beach restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 5 Live, small flying insects found near bathroom cove **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: 3 live small flying insects observed near restrooms and front counter area. 2 live small flying insects observed in kitchen near fryers **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture are in disrepair from water damage at front counter and near women's restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Cove molding tiles and walls have visible water damage**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Floors under front counter have standing water along floor cove and wall base. -Water along floor/cove molding near women's restroom. -Standing water on floor in women's restroom. -Water dripping onto floor from cooler near drive thru **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Standing water along floor cove molding and wall base observed at front counter, in women's restroom and area outside of restrooms. **Admin Complaint**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy buildup on floors and drain under self serve soda station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: heavy ice build up still present **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and mold like substance under self serve soda station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Walls behind soda station have mold like substance. **Admin Complaint**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pvc pipe next to drive through **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Pipe still has slow drip **Time Extended**
29-11-4
64
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 5 Live, small flying insects found near bathroom cove **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. Manager has certificates but they are not filled out. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - -Water draining onto floor surface from small reach in cooler near drive thru. -Water dripping into trash can near back door. Manager states it is from AC. Technician on site working in ceiling. Water is confined to one area with no cross contamination observed **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture are in disrepair from water damage at front counter and near women's restroom **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Floors under front counter have standing water along floor cove and wall base. -Water along floor/cove molding near women's restroom. -Standing water on floor in women's restroom. -Water dripping onto floor from cooler near drive thru **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Heavy buildup on floors and drain under self serve soda station **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In women's restroom **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and mold like substance under self serve soda station **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pvc pipe next to drive through **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
50
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Biscuits in walk in freezer that are no longer sealed and sitting in frozen water that has pooled into box from condenser dripping.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in fryer area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottled water stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Reach in cooler has standing water and dripping onto floor
29-03-4
58
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Front counter above POS system has black like substance on ceiling. This is in close proximity to where water is dripping. 2. Ceiling in fryer area has white substance on ceiling tiles. 3. Dirty air intake vent soiled in dust in kitchen and in dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small flip top cooler has significant water inside and is draining onto floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
May 15, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Front counter above POS system has black like substance on ceiling. This is in close proximity to where water is dripping. 2. Ceiling in fryer area has white substance on ceiling tiles. 3. Dirty air intake vent soiled in dust in kitchen and in dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Cove Near bathrooms. 2. Front counter from water leaking onto floor from ceiling 3. Bathroom floors are wet in one restroom. Manager states it is from mopping. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: 1.Standing water in dining room under table. Employee mopped up. 2. Water is still leaking onto floor **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Water is leaking from ceiling onto floor and splashing onto prep table where there is uncovered French fries and other foods being kept warm and potentially contaminating food. Advised manager to move food items or move warmer to another location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Food warmer was not moved like I had advised. Water is still leaking from the ceiling. The water has moved to an area more directly over food. Water is leaking onto table and splashing onto food items being kept in warmer. Issued stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
08B-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small flip top cooler has significant water inside and is draining onto floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies next to fryer station
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employees orange sitting in hand sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Front counter above POS system has black like substance on ceiling. This is in close proximity to where water is dripping. 2. Ceiling in fryer area has white substance on ceiling tiles. 3. Dirty air intake vent soiled in dust in kitchen and in dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under prep sink in ware washing area.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Cove Near bathrooms. 2. Front counter from water leaking onto floor from ceiling 3. Bathroom floors are wet in one restroom. Manager states it is from mopping.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Water is leaking from ceiling onto floor and splashing onto prep table where there is uncovered French fries and other foods being kept warm and potentially contaminating food. Advised manager to move food items or move warmer to another location. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Both bathrooms have an odor.
36-64-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small flip top cooler has significant water inside and is draining onto floor.
29-49-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
52
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside men's restroom. Manager said it is from mop leaking onto floor. Employee cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceiling behind cashier counter has accumulation of black substance
36-27-5
82
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is for location in Kissimmee. Manager printed correct license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blackened seasoning in shaker not marked **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
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 6, 2025. 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, “water draining onto floor surface from small reach in cooler” has been cited two 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 Vero Beach?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
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 eight violations per visit, up from roughly six 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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