POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
14914 TAMIAMI TRAIL S, North Port FL 34287 · 941-888-4050
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee breading chicken with gloves on, but no handwashing.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023043401 | Jun 12, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in the prep area. The operator stated the chicken was pulled from the walk in cooler 37 minutes prior to inspection. The operator placed the chicken on ice for cooling.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit blocked by discarded cardboard boxes. The operator removed the boxes clearing a pathway the exit.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food surface at breading station with flour, egg wash, and seasoning all around counter tops.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed sinks in both bathrooms with dirt and grime in sinks.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler, floors soiled with food debris along cove molding.
Iced tea dispenser / Soda Dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed mold like substance around nozzle of soda dispenser.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter on inside door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kiosk stations at front door with finger prints all over screens. Observed operator cleaning screens.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids opened. Observed operator closing lids.
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 taking food out to parked car, come back in,and resumed work without handwashing.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee breading chicken with gloves on, but no handwashing.
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 picking up a dropped receipt from floor, and resumed bagging Togo food without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by fryer with ice inside.
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 new employee without signed employee notification. Employee on floor working.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without hair restraints. Observed assistant operator putting on visor and employee putting on hat.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers with/ freezer in chicken station.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee sweeping floor, then taking off gloves and went to put on new gloves with out washing hands. Spoke with employee, explained proper pro. Employee washed hands
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed back sides of reach in cooler handles with debris on them.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage, ceiling tile with 2 holes in it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen area.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under the 3 Compartment sink
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed bottom dumpster rusting out
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with out hair restraints. Observed employees putting on restraints.
Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed flour bins for breading,at breading station with dried on food debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwaves soiled with dried on food debris. Observed operator cleaning microwaves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen soiled.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on tongs in kitchen by hot tank. Observed operator putting into dish.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lids open
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed speed rack in dumpster area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in mop sink not hung up properly. Observed operator hanging up mop.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 8 chicken tenders (2.5 lbs) sitting on top of reach in cooler for chicken prep temperature at 67F. Operator voluntarily discarded time into trash can.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gasket in reach in cooler with mold like substance and food debris on it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling leaking and dripping water in dry storage at air vent flowing down a Togo case of Togo containers. Also leaking by hand sink, across from 3 compartment sink, and by fryers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dining room 39 ceiling tiles with either dirt, dust, black mold like substance or water stains on them. Or all of the above per tile.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in cooler at sandwich make table, torn gasket.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwaves on fan guards, food debris build up.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair and or light fixtures damaged. Observed 2 light fixtures in dining room damaged. 1 not flush against the ceiling tile, causing a gap, and one hanging with wire exposed.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door wide Business is open, operating, and selling to the public. With a construction cone holding it open. No construction on door going on. Opened for minimum of 30 minutes, that was observed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed rust stains and debris inside reach in cooler where pickle bucket of pickles is stored.
Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines/ Ceiling/Roof leaks. Observed to go liners (wax papers) on dry storage shelf, opened and becoming damaged due to roof leak. Observed operator remove case and disposed of it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket with mop head down. Observed operator hanging the mop up properly with mop head stored in up right position.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwaves with food splatter on guards, top, inside.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on door handle on walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in door bottom right
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors in dry storage soiled and not cleaned
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Observed raw chicken juice on dungeon racks that hold cases of raw chicken on them.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor when entering building and entering ladies restroom.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water drain for walk-in cooler clogged and back flowing with water on to floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink with hose on top.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting on gloves without hand washing first
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple food equipment soiled with debris on items. Hot holding unit, toaster, lids at breading station
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by soda boxes with sanitizer buckets stored in them.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed mens room (1 person only) with no locking door
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on door handles through out kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment with black dust accumulation on them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink and cell phone on raw chicken prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in door bottom right
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors in walk in soiled and not cleaned
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Observed raw chicken juice on dungeon racks that hold cases of raw chicken on them.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed gate door broken, and one gate door completely off its hinges
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole/damaged tile on wall above to the right of the freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside micro waves soiled with food debris. Observed operator cleaning inside of microwave.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed accumulation of dust around light shields throughout establishment
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled apron laying on raw chicken prep table
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed chemical hose on three compartment sink leaking. Operator had to force the hot candle Office Work to stop it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop in mop sink with hose on top
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed both microwave fan guards with food debris splatter on them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee dumping out his drink cup into the hand washing sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking while walking through kitchen prep area. Observed manager coaching employee about drinking and eating in food prep areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer behind the fans on the pipes.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler by bun rack with liquid like substance on the bottom of it.
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