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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE

3111 NE PINE ISLAND RD, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 239-995-5770

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605434
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024032199Apr 29, 2024Jan 14, 2025$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low water pressure in restrooms.
Intermediate/27-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Drain cover(s) missing.
Basic/29-18-4
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (111F - Hot Holding) in front counter holding unit. The manager discarded chicken tenders.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. The manager stated a work order has been placed in for floor tile replacement.
Basic/36-17-5/Corrective Action Taken
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light fixture in restroom not protected. The manager stated a work order has been placed in for replacement light shield.
Basic/38-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed women's restroom door not tight fitting.
Basic/32-17-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Drain cover(s) missing.
Basic/29-18-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under steam table gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The scooper was removed from container of flour.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken in women's restroom.
Basic/32-17-4
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (106F - Hot Holding) in steam table behind front counter. The manager discarded chicken tenders.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed forms but not signed by all personnel.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Drain cover(s) missing.
Basic/29-18-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The scooper was removed from flour bin.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Apr 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken under heat lamp on top shelf at 123F. The operator discarded chicken.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Observed chicken 118F, chicken leg 119F and chicken wing 125F in top shelf under heat lamp. The operator discarded chicken. Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 25, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken under heat lamp on top shelf at 123F. The operator discarded chicken under heat lamp on top shelf.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken under heat lamp on top shelf at 123F. The operator discarded chicken.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink blocked by empty sanitizer buckets. The sanitizer bucket was removed from handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The manager removed scooper from flour bin.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator go from cleaning and sweeping floor placed gloves on without washing before preparing food. Educated operator on proper hand washing prior to placing gloves on.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing in kitchen near cook line.
Basic/29-18-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves without washing hands. Educated cook on washing hands when changing assignments then going back to the cook line to prepare food.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tap used over fan above walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-71-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager removed ice scooper from ice bin.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4

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.