Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice
3238 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · Permanent Food Service · License 4602454
What drove the grade
Equipment in poor repair.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 complaint inspection1 basic-1
- Safety score99
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 28, 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.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Closing mechanism for walk in cooler is not functioning and walk in cooler door does not seal.
Earlier inspections 1
B84Routine inspection7 violations, 2 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
More time given
Basic3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile in dining room shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
- First visitAug 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 10-15 live, small flying insects near mop sink and ware washing area.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed manager use handwash sink near fryers to fill water pitcher.
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile in dining room shows damage or is in disrepair.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit blocked by cardboard boxes and mop bucket. The operator removed the items.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.