POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
5875 NW 36 ST, Virginia Gardens FL 33166
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (79F - Hot Holding) at steamed table located at the pack line. Employee voluntarily discarded fries.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle inside rice container.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed protein drink inside of the biscuit reach in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind kitchen equipments
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at the prep sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries (79F - Hot Holding) at steamed table located at the pack line. Employee voluntarily discarded fries.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided manager copy of Big 6 poster.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink located next to drive thru sink removed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed handwashing sink located next to drive through sink removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal phone stored on top of flour bin at cook line. Employee removed phone.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working in pack line with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwave located in front of biscuits oven top interior has accumulation of black substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler located at cook line under hot holding warmer soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator put a hair restraint.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of soda machine. Operator removed water and dried floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gasket by cook line. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under three compartment sink.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by chicken prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under prep tables close by back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets by cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking under prep sink by three compartment sink.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by kitchen back door.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored inside hand washing sink by rear exit door. Manager removed container
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air ceiling vents and tiles by isle in front of walking cooler soiled/dusted
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed accumulated debris inside dumpster area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the back kitchen door exit.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach-in Freezer by kitchen area with food debris. Employee cleaned the unit
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) inside kitchen. Operator changed sanitizer solution and observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by drive through window. Operator provided it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of mop sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler gaskets. Operator cleaned them during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it.
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.