POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
3815 FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 live fly larvae on floor indry storage
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022033921 | Jul 11, 2022 | Apr 11, 2023 | — |
| 3--2022039700 | Jul 25, 2022 | Jan 20, 2023 | — |
| 3--2022003357 | Jan 12, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | — |
| 3--2021055597 | Nov 8, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2021013337 | Feb 18, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used a cup to scoop ice into the cup at the beverage station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2026
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing. Near the walk in cooler.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Dishwasher area.
Jul 8, 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500 ppm. Solution was replaced. 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48F inside the walk in cooler. The door wasn't closing properly due the top latch not catching properly. The latch was fixed and the temperature started to decrease.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2025 is posted. February 1, 2026 was printed and posted.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the walk in cooler. The soap was replaced.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking and eating on the assembly line. The drink and food was discarded.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dirt/debris build up on the floor under the beverage syrup rack. Floor behind the fryers. Wall under the left drain board has a black mold-like substance buildup under the left side. Stainless wall behind the fryers
Food stored on floor. French fries, biscuits m chicken tenders inside the walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pans of chicken thawing in standing water in the pan inside the walk in cooler.
Jul 25, 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
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used a cup to scoop ice at the beverage station in the drive thru.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the prep sink in the dry storage area. The manager separated the pans to air dry.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024. License was updated during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes126 F Rice 117F Inside the hot holding cabinet across from the chicken sandwich station. The manager increase the temperature setting and added more hot water to the holding cabinet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the single prep sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can near the hand washing sink near the chicken sandwich station. The manager placed a trash receptacle near the hand washing sink.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Provided a copy by email.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in freezer door.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near the mop sink and above the 3 compartment sink.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken fan in walk in freezer
Floor tiles in disrepair by walk in freezer door.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line, dish area and dry storage which is causing water accumulation and breeding of vermin
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Sep 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on wall by chicken prep area. 3 live flies on wall by back hand sink 4 live flies on wall by three compartment sink 5 live flies on wall in dry storage by back door
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 live fly larvae on floor indry storage
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken fan in walk in freezer
Floor tiles in disrepair by walk in freezer door.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line, dish area and dry storage which is causing water accumulation and breeding of vermin
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies on wall by chicken prep area. 3 live flies on wall by back hand sink 4 live flies on wall by three compartment sink 5 live flies on wall in dry storage by back door
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 live fly larvae on floor indry storage
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. Establishment has one new hire that has not acknowledged reporting agreement. Manager printed and had employee sogn off on agreement
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken fan in walk in freezer
Floor tiles in disrepair by walk in freezer door.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line, dish area and dry storage which is causing water accumulation and breeding of vermin
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can by front hand washing sink to discard paper towels. Closest receptacle was 20 feet away
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.