POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
4493 COMMERCIAL WAY, Spring Hill FL 34606
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 17 visits since August 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath prep sink area to the right of the mop sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023045662 | Aug 1, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | — |
| 3--2022036612 | Jul 13, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2021047646 | Aug 25, 2021 | Mar 23, 2022 | $200 |
| 3--2019044776 | Aug 21, 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2019041275 | Jul 30, 2019 | Sep 3, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2016006675 | Feb 2, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No documentation of the date the water filter that goes through thermalizer and bunn water dispenser was/needs to be replaced. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gasket on reach in cooler located at the front counter soiled with mold-like substance. Priority: Basic
Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers on clean dish rack Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in drive through area next to hand wash sink Priority: Basic
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Observed: Water leaking from water filter line for water dispenser and thermalizer into pan on prep table. Priority: Basic
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. Employee took payment from customer in the drive through area then began to scoop ice with cup. A second employee also scooped ice with a cup from the same ice bin. Observed ice come in contact with employees hand. Operator had employee dump ice back into ice bin. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched lid for raw chicken container, removed gloves then touched clean utensil to remove chicken from the fryer. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took payment card from customer in the drive through area then began to scoop ice with cup without washing hands. Operator discussed hand washing with employee. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food contaminated by employees. See stop sale. Bare hand contact with ice in bin located in the drive through area Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Employee in drive through area entered food preparation area, applied hand sanitizer then touched clean utensils and placed a food contact liner into a box. Discussed with the manager who had employee wash hands. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trash can and storing metal number placards. Operator removed items. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No documentation of the date the water filter that goes through thermalizer and bunn water dispenser was/needs to be replaced. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Cup used to scoop ice in drive through area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor soiled under fryer area and in walk in cooler Mop sink soiled with mold-like substance Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gasket on reach in cooler located at the front counter soiled with mold-like substance. Priority: Basic
Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers on clean dish rack Priority: Basic
Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee water bottle on shelf in walk in cooler stored with produce Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in drive through area next to hand wash sink Priority: Basic
Observed: Water leaking from water filter line for water dispenser and thermalizer into pan on prep table. Priority: Basic
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface: The shelves in the walk in cooler are soiled with food debris.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. The paper towel dispenser located at the dry storage area.
Ceiling vents soiled: The two vents in front of the checkout counter are soiled with dust.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee not wearing a hair restraint. The employees put on hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. The soda machine in the dining area.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Around the door and on the pipes.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. 1 under drink machine cabinet. 1 by the trash can in the dining area. 1 under the dry storage area. 1 under the ice machine. Operator swept up the roaches and sanitized the area.
Equipment in poor repair the soda machine in the dining area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Outside the door of the kitchen area. Operator mopped area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler on the fans.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk flour and chicken bin in prep room. The operator put the handles in the holder.
Insect control device installed over single use items by the drive thru area.
Interior of two microwaves has accumulation of grease by the prep area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to manager. Manager posted poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris under the fryer equipment and outside lid of the chicken flour bins.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the storage closet. Operator stored mop the right way.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 small flies on wall at drive through, operator killed and sanitized wall 1 small fly on wall across from walk in freezer, operator killed and sanitized wall
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, operator will manually add sanitizer, dispenser not dispensing enough sanitizer, corrected to 200ppm
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Ice build up in walk in freezer and on door.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in ladies room, operator swept floor
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook, operator put beard guard on
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By door to kitchen, operator mopped
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk flour bin in prep room
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler by ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Shelves in walk in cooler Lid of bulk flour bin Vent of single door cooler by ice machine
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from pipe under 3 compartment sink, draining onto floor Hand wash sink in prep area has no cold water, 128F.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door cooler by ice machine
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain under 3 compartment sink over flows when sink is drained, operator will clean drain grate, grate has food debris
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Towel bucket by ice machine 0 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm.
Nov 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided in entire establishment. Operator is aware and has contacted company to repair water heater. Company is in route to repair.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches and 4 roach legs underneath soda machine storage area in seating section of restaurant, and 1 live roach in storage closet near bathrooms off dining area. Operator started to remove, clean, and sanitize area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath soda machine storage area in dining area, observed leak underneath soda machine. Hole in wall in same area. Discussed in depth with operators.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed tray of chicken with lid on speed rack cart stored under dripping water/condensation near fans in walk-in cooler. No contamination observed. Operator and employee corrected.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects above mop sink area on ceiling and wall near back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in soda dispensing machine in lobby soiled with an accumulation of slime.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in dry storage area off the three compartment sink area. Employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed soda dispensing machine in lobby leaking in multiple areas to the right of the machine on counter and underneath inside of cabinet.
Oct 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dispensing nozzles for chilled lemonade in drive thru soiled with slime and ice chute in the self dispensing soda machine in the dining area.
Oct 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 small flying insects in mop sink area in rear of kitchen by rear exit door. Manager started to eliminate flies.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dispensing nozzles for chilled lemonade in drive thru soiled with slime and ice chute in the self dispensing soda machine in the dining area.
Floor area covered with standing water in front lobby area to the left of the kitchen entrance door and floor soiled underneath self serve soda dispensing machine in lobby. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust and a mold-like substance in the dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of slime in tray at the self dispensing soda station in the dining area.
Oct 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 small flying insects in mop sink area in rear of kitchen by rear exit door. Manager started to eliminate flies.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dispensing nozzles for chilled lemonade in drive thru soiled with slime and ice chute in the self dispensing soda machine in the dining area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of fryer area utensil storage area.
Floor area covered with standing water in front lobby area to the left of the kitchen entrance door and floor soiled underneath self serve soda dispensing machine in lobby. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust and a mold-like substance in the dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of slime in tray at the self dispensing soda station in the dining area.
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects in back area near mop sink on wall and mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lemonade dispensing nozzles in the drive thru area soiled with an accumulation of slime and a mold-like substance in the ice chute to the self dispensing soda machine in the lobby.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at any of the handwashing sinks in the kitchen. Operator stated they are waiting on a truck to deliver their paper towels today. Operator placed napkins at all handwashing sinks.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach along wall to the right of the mop sink and 1 dead roach underneath clean equipment storage rack in back area near dry storage shelves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep tables.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
Aug 3, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling vents and tiles soiled with dust and a mold-like substance throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer area.
Aug 2, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 55 small flying insects in mop sink area by rear door of establishment landing on mop sink, wall, and black hose in mop sink area. - 11 small flying insects near three compartment sink and prep sink. - 3 small flying insects in dry storage area on wall. - 2 small flying insects on wall behind clean equipment storage rack landing on clean dishes. - 1 small flying insect on walk-in freezer door. - 3 small flying insects on wall in prep area on wall behind sugar bin landing on sugar bin.
Ceiling vents and tiles soiled with dust and a mold-like substance throughout establishment.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath self dispensing soda machine in lobby in cabinet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer area.
Aug 2, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 55 small flying insects in mop sink area by rear door of establishment landing on mop sink, wall, and black hose in mop sink area. - 11 small flying insects near three compartment sink and prep sink. - 3 small flying insects in dry storage area on wall. - 2 small flying insects on wall behind clean equipment storage rack landing on clean dishes. - 1 small flying insect on walk-in freezer door. - 3 small flying insects on wall in prep area on wall behind sugar bin landing on sugar bin.
Ceiling vents and tiles soiled with dust and a mold-like substance throughout establishment.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath self dispensing soda machine in lobby in cabinet.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine and to the left of reach-in freezer next to fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rolling white container of flour to the left of fryers without a label and near prep area in front of flour bag rack.
Aug 1, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 55 small flying insects in mop sink area by rear door of establishment landing on mop sink, wall, and black hose in mop sink area. - 11 small flying insects near three compartment sink and prep sink. - 3 small flying insects in dry storage area on wall. - 2 small flying insects on wall behind clean equipment storage rack landing on clean dishes. - 1 small flying insect on walk-in freezer door. - 3 small flying insects on wall in prep area on wall behind sugar bin landing on sugar bin.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath prep sink area to the right of the mop sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine and to the left of the reach-in freezer off of the cook line.
Ceiling vents and tiles soiled with dust and a mold-like substance throughout establishment.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath self dispensing soda machine in lobby in cabinet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation while preparing food at fryer station and food assembly station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on containers stacked together on a storage rack to the left of the soda bag in the box rack.
Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink to the left of the ice machine and to the left of reach-in freezer next to fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rolling white container of flour to the left of fryers without a label and near prep area in front of flour bag rack.
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