PUNTA GORDA, Charlotte County

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE

24471 SANDHILL BLVD, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33983

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
May 29, 2026
City
PUNTA GORDA
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 24600245

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at splitter at mop sink.

32-12-6

Detail 24600244

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed 1 of the unisex bathrooms closest to the dining area missing a covered waste receptacle.

31B-04-4

Detail 24600243

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at both kitchen handwash sinks.

02D-01-5

Detail 24600242

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at flour container at cookline area. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53B-02-5

Detail 24192572

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

11-26-1

Detail 24192574

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement documentation. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24192573

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handle at Walk in Freezer. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24192575

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the Walk in Freezer.

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-05-6

Detail 23737285

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GM: Yeisy Pestana. Repeat Violation

53B-10-4

Detail 23737284

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple employee foodhandler corporate training certificates incomplete.

23-24-4

Detail 23737283

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind handles at Walk in Cooler and Freezer.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

53A-01-7

Detail 23377213

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23377212

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager: Derrick Weatherspoon. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23377211

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23377214

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing between Deep Fryers. Warning

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 22825461

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking the handwash sink in prep area. Operator removed the garbage can from blocking the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22825460

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food item on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator placed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22825462

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at prep area handwash sink.

33-16-4

Detail 22825463

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site