POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
2238 W COUNTY RD 48, Bushnell FL 33513 · 352-677-3370
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dish room 1 fly in kitchen, discussed with manager on duty.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Employee removed dishes on storage shelf in warehouse washing area and placed in 3 compartment sink to be rewashed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer in the back of vents.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Cook changing gloves without washing hand between task. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times Plastic bags in hand wash sink in storage by soda rack.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile guards buildup along with hood above fryer station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in use stored in standing water container temperature 77F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine nozzles exterior soiled with green mold like substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of Rice, sugar no label in kitchen.
Oct 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook washed hands for less than 15 seconds total time, discussed proper hand wash with staff and manager on duty, cook washed hands again.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dish room 1 fly in kitchen, discussed with manager on duty.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler across from steam table-)shredded cheddar (45F - Cold Holding),on bottom of cooler, moved to walk in cooler, discussed proper cold holding with manager on duty
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Provided operator with employee health agreement
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook, no beard guard
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dipper well over flowing on cook line, operator corrected, and mopped floor.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On counter over to go cups, moved to bottom shelf Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil, in chicken prep area, under prep table. Operator changed bucket.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance in rear storage area, bottle containing blue liquid at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute of self service soda fountain has mold like growth
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled Under/behind equipment in kitchen soiled
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Plastic, debris on ground around dumpster
Reach-in freezer on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection 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. -ice chute on Coca-Cola self service soda fountain in dining area soiled with mold like substance
Cook line Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor in walk in cooler, walk in freezer and throughout kitchen behind/under equipment soiled
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -food debris, plastic gloves on ground around dumpster
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled
Open dumpster lid.
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.