POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
843 S BROAD ST, Brooksville FL 34601
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017037077 | Jul 25, 2017 | Nov 29, 2017 | $800 |
| 3--2016030174 | May 26, 2016 | Aug 31, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler near prep area/office area. Operator removed and placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
Plumbing system in disrepair at handwash sink near drive thru and off cook line near fryers. Hot water faucet handle in need of repairs.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to plumbing being in disrepair causing the water from the base of the sink to leak on the ground. Operator corrected at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in several spots in dining room, above mop sink area, and condensation dripping off certain sections of ceiling tiles in kitchen. Discussed with operator.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile in drive thru in disrepair Ceiling tiles above mop sink missing Wall in mop sink area soiled Black mold like substance on ceiling tiles above 3 compartment sink Ceiling vents in drive thru area have accumulated dust Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup and water bottle on back prep table across from ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler shelves Child high chair seats soiled
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in dining room.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance.
Reach-in warmer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (118F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (120F - Hot Holding); red beans (118F - Hot Holding); Cajun gravy (122F - Hot Holding); rice (120F - Hot Holding) Operator states food was in warmer cabinet for less than 4 hours. Operator started process of reheating all items in warmer cabinet to 165F to then place items on time as a public health control.
Ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in dining room.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell in disrepair, utensils in standing water 73F
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance.
Reach-in warmer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee answered personal telephone, walked out rear kitchen door, returned to kitchen then entered walk in cooler with no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with operator
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open Employee water bottles above bag in box soda in dry storage area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Lower shelf in walk,in freezer damaged, not holding cases of chicken at least 6" from floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler rolling racks soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler near prep area/drive through area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Rusted metal sink mounting bracket
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and dining room. Operator is in process of replacing ceiling tiles
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In men's rest room. Operator cleaned water.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in dining area bowing
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Along condenser unit
Objectionable odors the establishment. Musty, mold like smell in dining area of restaurant.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of small lift top in cooler I'm prep area interior rust stained
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.