Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice

2709 US Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870 · Permanent Food Service · License 3801162

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 87 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 8, 2026

What drove the grade

Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.High priority · fixed on the spot · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 8 complaint inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic (3 repeats)
-13
Safety score87

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Sep82026

Complaint inspection

7 violations found

First visitSep 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Observed bottle of restroom cleaner on shelf in back of kitchen with 3 cases of sweet chili wing sauce, operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no soap at hand washing sink by drive thru, operator replaced.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic5
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  Observed handle of ice scoop in the ice in ice machine, operator moved.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed hoods soiled with grease.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Observed pans with water in between and not air drying properly on shelf in back of kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Observed gap underneath back door of the kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Repeat violation
Reporting only1
- Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
  For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in the red by the office and front counter.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug262026A91Routine inspection7 violations No follow-up needed

First visitAug 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
- 1 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no paper towels at the back hand washing sink, operator replaced.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic6
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  Observed employee with bracelet on, preparing orders, employee took off.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Observed pans in back of kitchen on shelf with water in between and not air drying properly.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  Observed gap at the back door of kitchen.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Operator corrected by updating to current license.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.