POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
2709 US HWY 27 S, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-658-4868
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 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. Inspector provided handout via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019000272 | Dec 5, 2018 | Jan 24, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back hand washing sink, operator replaced.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator corrected by updating to current license.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet on, preparing orders, employee took off.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans in back of kitchen on shelf with water in between and not air drying properly.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the back door of kitchen.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed garbage bags and lid in the hand wash sink in back of kitchen, operator moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit, operator showed the kit has been ordered.
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/ Observed no certified food manager and there is five employees.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook has no beard guard on.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under soda dispensers in the back corner of the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of chicken on the floor in the freezer, employee picked up and put on the shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on dirty pan, operator replaced ice scoop and pan.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean lids and pans on the shelves in back of kitchen, operator pulled lids and pans.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on pans on the shelves in back of kitchen.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands begin food preparation, educated employee on handwashing, employee washed hands.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with rings and bracelets on in food preparation area, preparing orders.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a couple of employees with no hair restraints, employees put on.
Open dumpster lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on the fan blades in the walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed sink in the back storage area near 3-compartment sink the faucet is leaking.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in the mop sink not properly air drying.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the prep hand sink used to fill a pitcher. Operator removed the pitcher.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee handling food with a watch and bracelets on.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (178F - Hot Holding); Poultry (134F - Cooking); breast (128F), chicken breasts not reaching temperature in fryer at set times. Operator will check each piece before placing for sale and make sure chicken reaches 165F or hotter. Operator will call maintenance to check fryers. Operator redropped chicken. Operator reset timers two xtra minutes and chicken temped at 178F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over dish wash area with dust buildup.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with multiple rings boxing foods. Employee removed rings and washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks with no beard guard.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout missing from floors in water wash area. Floors no longer easily cleanable.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator removed soiled dishes back to warewash area.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink growth on drop guard inside ice machine. Manager had employee removed and clean during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working with open foods with watch and rings with stones. Manager had all employees remove jewelry and wash hands.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed white flour residue on cleaned dishes at clean dish storage. Manager sent all back through dishwash.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed cook with long nails touch single service items without gloves.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in walk-in freezer peeling and flaking off.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on condenser in walk-in cooler have dust buildup.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee boxing open foods with no beard guard.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old raw chicken debris in deep grout lines at back prep/ warewash area. Foul odor in this area.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Employee states chicken breading baskets on contract with raw chicken and breading materials washed at end of 6 hour shift. not washed rinsed and sanitized and air dried every 4 hours.
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. Inspector provided handout via email.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor wet and food debris on floor at 3 bay sink and chicken prep areas. Foul odor on area. Observed old spilled foods and food debris on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris all over dustpan at corner storage area.
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.