POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
8700 ULMERTON RD, Largo FL 33771
Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly under box soda 4 flying insects inside back drain of restaurant near chicken cleaning sink. 1 fly near dead roach. 6 total
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $4,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023015550 | Mar 13, 2023 | Jul 12, 2023 | $600 |
| 3--2022038586 | Jun 7, 2022 | May 2, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022039872 | Jun 13, 2022 | May 2, 2023 | $1,600 |
| 3--2022018582 | Apr 5, 2022 | Feb 2, 2023 | $600 |
| 3--2022027614 | Apr 18, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $200 |
| 3--2017035499 | Jul 11, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 | $400 |
| 3--2017035955 | Mar 16, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | $120 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee working at chicken batter station. Discussed with the manager on duty and employee rewashed their hands.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly observed around. Discussed pest prevention with employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice bins storing raw chicken and batter at 11:40am: batter for raw chicken filets (48F - Cold Holding); batter for raw bone in and bone out chicken (44F - Cold Holding) The label on the box states the batter contains milk. The inspector showed the employee working at the frying station that all parts of the food items were not cold holding at 41 degrees or below. The inspector then demonstrated by taking temperatures in different areas of the food product. The inspector also observed the ice was not touching the end of the stainless steel pan, the end that was closest to the wall, and there was no ice along the sides of the pans either. The employees added ice and water to the cold holding bins. Re-temped batters at 12:21pm: batter for raw filets (41F - Cold Holding); batter for raw bone in and bone out chicken (40F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. When the inspector returned to the chicken batter station to re-temped food items, plastic lids were observed stored inside the hand sink next to hot holding prep table area. The inspector removed the plastic lids stored inside the hand sink and discussed it with the employee.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with yellow substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle heavily soiled with dried yellow substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not posted. Confirmed license and ownership through copy of inspection report conducted on 12/1/2025 which was hung up in managers office.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle observed stored on the shelf next to microwave above prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless containers on dish rack across from three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath dry storage racks in dry storage area.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed nail that has rust inside the interior of the ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with dry food debris. Interior of both conventional ovens soiled with grease and food debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed while standing in front of three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of biscuit cooler soiled with yellow liquid substance.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of water stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Wire shelves with bag in box beverages rusted.
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom sink dirty.
Clean lids stored in soiled food pan with pooling dirty water at bottom. Operator rewashed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans wet nesting on wire shelf. Operator rewashed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease on floor behind fryers.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under hand wash sink near fryers.
Interior of hot box next to breading station has accumulation of food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 1, 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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Flour container lid broken located near fat-fryers.
Ice machine bin soiled with brown substance.
Reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Nineteen individual 7oz. portioned coleslaw to-go containers labeled 'L' (Thursday), and one 7oz. portioned coleslaw to-go container labeled 'A' (Wednesday), along with one 16oz. portioned coleslaw to-go container labeled 'L' (Thursday), were stored in the single-door cooler beneath hot-holding shelves containing to-go containers of macaroni and cheese, rice and beans, and mashed potatoes. The inspector, along with the manager, checked the temperature of each container, and the readings ranged between 47°F and 50°F. The manager confirmed that the items were stored in the cooler overnight on 2/06/2024. The interior of the cooler showed significant build-up on the vent.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. To go containers of coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); to go containers of Cole slaw (48F - Cold Holding); to go containers of Cole slaw (50F - Cold Holding)
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build of interior vent of single door cooler in front counter area under hot holding shelves.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Bunn coffee filter near both side. Not touching food.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near back door.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly under box soda 4 flying insects inside back drain of restaurant near chicken cleaning sink. 1 fly near dead roach. 6 total
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table location gravy (107F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (100F - Hot Holding); beans (98F - Hot Holding) Employee took the items to reheat during inspection. rice (178F - Hot Holding) gravy (190F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (195F - Hot Holding);
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Holding cabinet in back soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup inside sugar back area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At front door. Mop sink. Under fire extinguisher
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under table on floor of dry storage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Drain area soiled back under chicken soaking sink. Management cleaned drain during inspection.
Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Near drive through window
Interior of Blodgetti oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Bunn coffee filter near both side. Not touching food.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near back door.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies back of house mop sink area. 1 fly near front of house food prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Food prep table near management office soiled. Manager cleaned
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front Hand washing sink next to drive through. Hand washing sink soap dispenser broken.
1 Dead roach dry storage floor.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed under fryers cardboard was soaked with heavy grease.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Unable to provide proof of license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During inspection observed a cup above fryers. Employee moved.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Under fryers and throughout restaurant. During inspection employee moped.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm quaternary now at 200 ppm quaternary
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 30 dead flies along rear wall and window sill of first drive through window area. 12 dead flies in dining room along window sills. Manager removed all dead flies and sanitized the area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and dry goods storage area are soiled with food and grease debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens across from three-compartment sink have built up food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk in cooler is pitted with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen and dry goods storage areas are soiled with food debris.
Jul 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 30 dead flies along rear wall and window sill of first drive through window area. 12 dead flies in dining room along window sills. Manager removed all dead flies and sanitized the area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Approximately 50 dead and trapped flies in light control device, by drive through window and exit door. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and dry goods storage area are soiled with food and grease debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table across from three-compartment sink. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer across from three-compartment sink is torn.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Scoop at front counter used to dispense mashed potatoes held in water but running water was turned off. Manager turned on running water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens across from three-compartment sink have built up food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk in cooler is pitted with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen and dry goods storage areas are soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar and flour not labeled in rear of kitchen by first drive through window.
Jul 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Puffer near 3compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Sagging over three comp sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Washed and stored not stored properly and wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on biscuit freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave interiors soiled.
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.