POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
4400 PALM BEACH BLVD, Fort Myers FL 33905
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
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. Observed raw chicken wings in metal pan on breading table at 57F. Operator stated they'd been out for 45 minutes. Operator placed wings in walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 37F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017022850 | Apr 19, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 | $200 |
| 7--2014051447 | Dec 4, 2014 | Mar 19, 2015 | $600 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of dust around ceiling air vent closest to drive through area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding inside walk in cooler damaged and missing in places.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield for light bulb above doorway inside walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on plastic lexan on shelf by ovens.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook's line preparing fried chicken wearing a gold bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk in freezer missing its protective shield.
Feb 13, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings in metal pan on breading table at 57F. Operator stated they'd been out for 45 minutes. Operator placed wings in walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 37F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed item.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin door fall off onto floor when attempting to open lid. Operator stated work order is in to repair door.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open cup of lemonade with ice in stand up reach in freezer across from fryers. Operator removed.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
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. Operator could not locate forms during inspection. Provided Operator with DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room area with water stains.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage in a coffee cup sitting on a bag of flour in chicken prep area. Employee removed beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on counter next to hot holding units. Operator removed cell phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bus tubs wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin door fall off onto floor when attempting to open lid.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection 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 rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed floor drain cover missing outside walk-in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table outside of walk-in freezer. Operator removed cell phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls wet nesting on wire shelves across from three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of flour bin cover and cove molding across from fry station with buildup of food debris.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain between walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler doors.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer buckets stored in hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed buckets from sink during inspection.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters date marked 05/03/2022 connected to soda system.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing biscuits in prep kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
Open dumpster lid. Operator had dumpster lid closed during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe connected to spray nozzle leaking water into three compartment sink.
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.