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POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE

3238 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3459588
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8764839
DBPR license4602454

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in fry station: spicy chicken (50F – Cold Holding); raw bone in chicken (43F – Cold Holding). Operator moved items to walk in cooler unit. Operator states that unit typically is cooled with ice, but ice machine is broken so pans of food are brought out for prep then placed back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic container at deep fry station. **Warning**

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#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan guard in reach in freezer in fry station. **Warning**

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#3Basic36-65-5

Basic – Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed fryer area as having smoke like vapors. **Warning**

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#4Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from soda machine on top of soda syrup box racks. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.