Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice
8968 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34667 · Permanent Food Service · License 6113451
What drove the grade
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic (5 repeats)-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 9, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
6 live ants, on the soda machine tray in the kitchen area 5 live ants, around both of the microwave area. The operator killed the ants, cleaned them up, and sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
By the fryer machine. The operator placed paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of both the microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
The operator cleaned both the microwaves.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
The plug in fan in the floor by the walk in cooler is soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning.
By the soda boxes.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
The device is over the batter prep table.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In the walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
The floor behind the fryer machines and the floor in the walk in cooler is solid with debris.
Repeat violation
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
For reporting purposes only. The red fire extinguisher on the floor by the rice bags.
Earlier inspections 1
B82Routine inspection11 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 15, 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.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
1 live fly, by the 3 compartment sink area. 1 live fly, by the dry storage area. 1 live fly, by the ice machine. The operator killed the flies, swept them up, and sanitized the area
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Basic9
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
1 bucket at the front counter. The operator moved the bucket.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
The outside of the fryer equipment is soiled with grease.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
The equipment handle under not holding unit at the front counter. The operator cleaned the handle.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water filter not designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning.
1 MC2 filter needs to be replaced by the soda box storage area.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility not clean.
Both of the bathrooms.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
The device is over the batter prep table.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
The floor beneath the cook line fryer area was soiled with grease and food debris. The floor beneath the three-compartment sink was soiled with debris. The floor in the walk-in cooler was soiled with food debris. The floor in the dining area, including beneath the soda dispenser cabinet, was soiled with food debris. The operator cleaned beneath the soda dispenser cabinet and the dining area during the inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.