POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
3191 HWY 44, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-410-1660
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small live flies in fryer area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021016163 | Feb 22, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 | $600 |
| 4--2020044142 | Aug 19, 2020 | Mar 26, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink area, pipe between water heaters dripping
Jun 30, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Large chicken breast coming out of fryer 160F and 135F in the middle. Cook returned to fryer at 169F and 200F was reached
Water dripping from ceiling vent onto the floor at drive thru. Dripped heavily onto employee passing food out of the window, then stopped. Intermittent, from ac per operator.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink area, pipe between water heaters dripping
Jun 29, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Large chicken breast coming out of fryer 160F and 135F in the middle. Cook returned to fryer at 169F and 200F was reached
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave
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. Cook on duty with no proof of food handler training.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back room under shelving
Water dripping from ceiling vent onto the floor at drive thru. Dripped heavily onto employee passing food out of the window, then stopped. Intermittent, from ac per operator.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink area, pipe between water heaters dripping
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving and equipment in storage area
Food stored on floor. Tallow in the storage area
Grease residue stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Container under dining room machine filled with water with mold like substance on top
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 150 ppm quat. Three compartment sink dispenser too strong; employees adding water; too much water added. Sink was emptied and refilled. 400 ppm quat was reached
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Light buildup, visible, soda nozzles drive thru
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. Charles, less than 60 days, no food handler training
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink across from three comp sink. sanitizer in soap dispenser.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Drive thru
Men's restroom out of order. Due to toilet clog. Plumber scheduled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Greasy pans
Pipe behind ice machine running water onto the ground.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 50-57F at breading area. Improperly iced. Out for approximately 20 minutes. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At 4:46, raw chicken up to 53F. Raw chicken 48-53 F (cooling ambient from 12:34 at 4:05)
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. Employees with no proof of food handler training on duty
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute stained with a dark green substance/color
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license for palm coast store.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee storage area over prep table
Equipment in poor repair. - Cracked 1/3 pan. Operator discarded. - cracked white tub used for breading chicken
Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Light buildup under and around the back prep sink - under soda machine in the dining room
Old food/residue stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pans in clean dish ware storage Operator pulled to re-wash
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking as required. Mashed potatoes in warmer 110F with no time mark. Procedures dictate 4 hour time mark. Manager added time
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - green substance on ice chute - visible residue inside soda nozzles dining room
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any current 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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone next to steam table
Ice scoop for ice machine stored in visibly soiled holder.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain under hand sink next to dryers when water is running
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - shredded cheese (45 - Cold Holding). Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below hand wash sink at front. Operator cleaned up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - emailed to operator
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Large breasts 113-158F. Returned to fryer. 168-186F was reached
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 55F cooling just over 6 hours. Operator moved to walk in freezer to cool more rapidly.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last changed 2022 per label
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Under dry and single service shelving, loose debris - under dining room soda machine, black residue and standing water
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 small live flies in fryer area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cole slaw stored on top of rice. Rice began cooling process 3 hours ago. Cole slaw temperature 47F. -shred cheese n biscuit unit 44F. In unit 3 hours per operator. Moved to cooler by operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -nozzles and tray for dining room soda machine -toaster
Food stored under dripping condensation. -kolpak fans in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on fan in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan guards and electrical line in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour mix in white bin
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.