POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
8315 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A bag of shredded cheddar (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front service line. Operator moved to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser in front lobby area has buildup of green-mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor inside walk in frezzer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over top fryer have grease buildup.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket in back kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles adjacent to ice machine.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink. Employee replaced.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Employee moved to manager station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor near mop sink. Employee dry mopped floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles adjacent to ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A bag of shredded cheddar (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front service line. Operator moved to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Batter mix container.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and old food debris on floor behind fryers. Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under steam well at front service line.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee entered kitchen after smoking outside, then engaged to work with food without washing hands. Discussed with manager. Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee replacing new gloves on his hands soiled with chicken batter. Discussed with manager, employee washed hands and replaced new gloves.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under prep sink at dish area. In walk-in cooler. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe under prep sink.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 02/01/2023.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At front kitchen and in walk-in cooler.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed drink at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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