Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice
1046 Cypress Pkwy, Poinciana, FL 34759 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911401
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 30 complaint inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
3 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitNov 4, 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.
No violations found.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
Earlier inspections 2
B87Complaint inspection8 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitSep 30, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Observed employee breading chicken for frying, remove gloves, handle kitchen equipment, then put on a new pair of gloves without handwashing. Operator coached employee.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Missing vacuum breaker on one of the splitters.
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Drive thru handwashing sink paper towel dispenser jammed. Operator provided alternative roll of paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Sugar bin in in drive thru by hand wash sink, bulk flour container under microwaves in kitchen.Operator placed labels on all items during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk-in-freezer.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Sanitizer-filled sani bucket next to apple pie boxes and cinnamon sugar. Operator removed the food and food contact items to different area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Bottom microwave over flour bins has accumulated food debris.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Two restroom doors
A94Complaint inspection4 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 14, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Handwashing sink at drive thru.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bucket of pickles on floor of walk-in cooler.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.
Ice scoop stored in blue container that is soiled inside, at ice machine.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Clean containers used for poultry batter, stored on floor by batter maker machine.
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
For reporting purposes only. Boxes at back door exit.
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.