POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
14901 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-264-4711
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 dying roach on ground by safe. Manager eradicated
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024043384 | Jul 23, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2022060054 | Dec 8, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave in the prep area being soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the reach in cooler near the fryers being soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers being soiled with food debris build up.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handle to the walk in cooler being soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles and vents in the dining and food prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler being soiled with food debris build up.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up in the interior of the reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles being soiled with dust and a black mold-like substance in the kitchen area, prep area and front service area. Observed dust build up on the wall near the manager door/front service area and walk in freezer.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout the kitchen in cooking area, prepping area and dish washing areas, so the floor is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the inside of the walk in cooler doors being soiled with food debris build up. Observed the hot holding unit for chicken being soiled with food debris. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler being soiled with food debris. Observed soiled gaskets in the reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Jul 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chicken sandwich cooler soiled with mold like substance. Bun toaster soiled with grease and food debris.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At drive thru window, By hand sink next to ice machine
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken floor tiles, missing grout and standing water throughout kitchen and dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in all cooler units
Jul 24, 2024■ 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 priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on wall in dish area. 1 live fly in dry storage on container 2 live flies in mop sink 2 live flies on wall by drive thru soda station 1 live fly on wall by ice machine 13 live flies on wall by breading station 3 live flies on boxes in breading station. 2 live flies on wall by walk in cooler 2 live flies in dining room
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chicken sandwich cooler soiled with mold like substance. Bun toaster soiled with grease and food debris.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At drive thru window, By hand sink next to ice machine
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken floor tiles, missing grout and standing water throughout kitchen and dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in all cooler units
Jul 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 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 priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies on wall in dish area. 1 live fly in dry storage on container 2 live flies in mop sink 2 live flies on wall by drive thru soda station 1 live fly on wall by ice machine 13 live flies on wall by breading station 3 live flies on boxes in breading station. 2 live flies on wall by walk in cooler 2 live flies in dining room
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 dying roach on ground by safe. Manager eradicated
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chicken sandwich cooler soiled with mold like substance. Bun toaster soiled with grease and food debris.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At drive thru window, By hand sink next to ice machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys and cellphone on prep tables in prep area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front doors have 1/2 inch gap
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in cooler
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken floor tiles, missing grout and standing water throughout kitchen and dish area
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of batter stored on floor by cook line. Employee got off of floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in all cooler units
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink on cook line is loose and separating from wall
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. 2 flies on wall inside mop sink. Manager disposed both flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Manager filled pitcher with water while using hand sink. Manager removed pitcher.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed several ceiling tiles in kitchen with a mold like substance and dust hanging from vents.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and debris beneath fryer and breading station. Observed debris underneath and behind kitchen equipment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line has an accumulation of food debris on the bottom shelf.
Jan 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Unused fryers full off food and grease.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. A large amount of food debris, grease and garbage behind and beneath the fryers.
Jan 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed water accumulation on top of drain next to fryer's in front of food preparation table. Employees are walking through the water. Manager is unable to unclog the drain but states e plumber will be contacted immediately.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Unused fryers full off food and grease.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. A large amount of food debris, grease and garbage behind and beneath the fryers.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Observed two employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees on front line with no hair restraints.
Oct 23, 2023□ 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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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed Cove molding missing in walk in cooler on the left side.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryer vent soiled with grease build up. Observed flooring beneath the fryer soiled with debris and grease.
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2-flying insects on wall behind cook prep table. 1-flying insect on wall next to reach in freezer on cooks line. Operator disposed of flies, clean and sanitized area.
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. Manager provided form with no signatures from employees.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed Cove molding missing in walk in cooler on the left side.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed wooden pallets discarded next to dumpster.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryer vent soiled with grease build up. Observed flooring beneath the fryer soiled with debris and grease.
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