POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
24471 SANDHILL BLVD, Punta Gorda FL 33983
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
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MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at splitter at mop sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed 1 of the unisex bathrooms closest to the dining area missing a covered waste receptacle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at both kitchen handwash sinks.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at flour container at cookline area. Operator labeled the food item.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handle at Walk in Freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the Walk in Freezer.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple employee foodhandler corporate training certificates incomplete.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind handles at Walk in Cooler and Freezer.
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing between Deep Fryers.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Food stored on floor. Observed food item on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator placed the food item off the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at prep area handwash sink.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple flour containers. Operator cleaned the containers.
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.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
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.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed establishment items stored at dumpster enclosure.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 1 in the wrong location and the other 3 openings have no vacuum breaker at the splitter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Walk in Freezer.
Make Table interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at the interior of Walk in Cooler door handle.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.