POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE
2709 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03C-44-5High Priority – Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (178F – Hot Holding); Poultry (134F – Cooking); breast (128F), chicken breasts not reaching temperature in fryer at set times. Operator will check each piece before placing for sale and make sure chicken reaches 165F or hotter. Operator will call maintenance to check fryers. Operator redropped chicken. Operator reset timers two xtra minutes and chicken temped at 178F. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over dish wash area with dust buildup.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with multiple rings boxing foods. Employee removed rings and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks with no beard guard.
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout missing from floors in water wash area. Floors no longer easily cleanable.
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator removed soiled dishes back to warewash area. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:31 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.