POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
10551 BIG BEND RD, Riverview FL 33578 · 813-672-4939
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 16 visits since November 2023
APR 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies at mop sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024043346 | Jul 23, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2023028065 | May 1, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022033696 | Jul 5, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2022032360 | Jul 5, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 | — |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to drive up window. Manager replaced at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to drive up window. Manager replaced at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate19 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken batter 56F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken batter 56F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in back prep area
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for cheese held on time
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of reach in cooler across from desk has debris build up on interior of handle
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents near dry storage
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted on ice machine
Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain near fryers
Floor of hot holding unit soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer heavily soiled
Food stored on floor. Shortening stored on floor by walk in cooler and food on walk in freezer floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freeze
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle on scoop in contact with flour
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers, breading station soiled
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on pans in dish area/dry storage
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in dish area
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve cups stored on floor in dry storage area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water. Discussed with employee proper thawing method
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Hose connected to splitter at mop sink extends into the drain.
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken removed from fryer at 147F. Employee put chicken back into fryer, re-temp at 204F Discussed using probe thermometer with employees, calibrated our thermometers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken tenders held hot at 116F. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish area blocked by bulk breading bin.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling sanitizer bucket in hand sink near drive through.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents in storage have dust buildup
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed on prep table. Operator placed on lower shelf..
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at mop sink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees preparing food with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and door of walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed in solution by hand sink near drive through.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cup lids on floor in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator refilled, tested at 200ppm
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boneless chicken 117 F, manager voluntarily discarded.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on microwave.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair near fryers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile under fryer in disrepair.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at handwash sink near register.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. On warning from inspection completed on 2/12/2025.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near fryers.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. On callback from inspection completed on 2/12/2025.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket o bucket on shelf above flour.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate14 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. Observed employee rinsing out start work without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rinsing touch phone and began prepping food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken batter 45 F, discussed adding more ice to ice bath.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machines.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed lemonade in handwash sink, removed at time of inspection. Handwash sink on cook line blocked with boxes and equipment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near register.
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At handwash sink near register.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile under fryer in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Box of mashed potatoes on floor, multiple food items on floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labeled on containers in dry storage.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on buckets on counter top above sauces.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at handwash sink near register.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machines.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 23, 2024Warning 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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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings next to office table. Operator removed and sanitized area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machines.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers near 3 compartment sink.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets next to cups, operator removed at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 25, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies at mop sink
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings under self service soda machine. 2 rodent droppings under register 2 rodent droppings on box of mashed potatoes 1 rodent dropping on top of box of wiping cloths 7 rodent dropping in dry storage
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ppm quaternary ammonium, operator remade tested 400 ppm.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on counter with food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour, operator removed at time of inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over flour near back door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken batter 56 F in ice bath. Operator placed more ice in ice bath.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes next to soda boxes. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee washing dishes and place in sanitizer without rinsing. Employee began to rinse dishes.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over breading.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on container next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in reach in freezer.
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
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.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of cups. Employee jacket on soda boxes.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing near fryers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink near register.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service ice chute.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on bag of flour.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor in dry storage.
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.