Vero Beach South, Indian River County

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE

1120 US HWY 1, Vero Beach South, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
3 High Priority
May 13, 2026
City
Vero Beach South
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-11-5

Detail 24572605

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Bulk bin flour scoop- Observed scoop to have raw chicken residue in bulk flour bin

01B-02-5

Detail 24572604

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bulk flour bin with raw chicken pieces

03A-02-5

Detail 24572602

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken pieces in flour bin observed at 75f. Unable to determine time. Manager states they do not sift flour every four hours.

42-01-4

Detail 24572603

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 24572606

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shaker next to chicken batter station Corrected On-Site

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 24175716

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 5 Live, small flying insects found near bathroom cove Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: 3 live small flying insects observed near restrooms and front counter area. 2 live small flying insects observed in kitchen near fryers Admin Complaint

36-03-4

Detail 24175712

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture are in disrepair from water damage at front counter and near women's restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Cove molding tiles and walls have visible water damageAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint

36-22-4

Detail 24175711

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Floors under front counter have standing water along floor cove and wall base. -Water along floor/cove molding near women's restroom. -Standing water on floor in women's restroom. -Water dripping onto floor from cooler near drive thru Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Standing water along floor cove molding and wall base observed at front counter, in women's restroom and area outside of restrooms. Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 24175714

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy buildup on floors and drain under self serve soda station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24175713

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: heavy ice build up still present Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24175715

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and mold like substance under self serve soda station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Walls behind soda station have mold like substance. Admin Complaint

29-11-4

Detail 24175717

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pvc pipe next to drive through Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Pipe still has slow drip Time Extended

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

35A-02-7

Detail 24155580

High Priority - 5 Live, small flying insects found near bathroom cove Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24155572

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. Manager has certificates but they are not filled out. Warning

29-03-4

Detail 24155577

Basic - -Water draining onto floor surface from small reach in cooler near drive thru. -Water dripping into trash can near back door. Manager states it is from AC. Technician on site working in ceiling. Water is confined to one area with no cross contamination observed Warning

36-03-4

Detail 24155573

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture are in disrepair from water damage at front counter and near women's restroom Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24155578

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24155581

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Floors under front counter have standing water along floor cove and wall base. -Water along floor/cove molding near women's restroom. -Standing water on floor in women's restroom. -Water dripping onto floor from cooler near drive thru Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24155571

Basic - Heavy buildup on floors and drain under self serve soda station Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24155579

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

36-64-5

Detail 24155575

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In women's restroom Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24155576

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and mold like substance under self serve soda station Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24155574

Basic - Water leaking from pvc pipe next to drive through Repeat Violation Warning

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 23753409

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in fryer area Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 23753411

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Biscuits in walk in freezer that are no longer sealed and sitting in frozen water that has pooled into box from condenser dripping.

31A-09-4

Detail 23753406

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottled water stored in hand sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23753410

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door

14-69-4

Detail 23753407

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

29-03-4

Detail 23753408

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Reach in cooler has standing water and dripping onto floor

Jun 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22931994

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Front counter above POS system has black like substance on ceiling. This is in close proximity to where water is dripping. 2. Ceiling in fryer area has white substance on ceiling tiles. 3. Dirty air intake vent soiled in dust in kitchen and in dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22931995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22931996

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small flip top cooler has significant water inside and is draining onto floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: Time Extended

May 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 22874633

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Front counter above POS system has black like substance on ceiling. This is in close proximity to where water is dripping. 2. Ceiling in fryer area has white substance on ceiling tiles. 3. Dirty air intake vent soiled in dust in kitchen and in dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22874636

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 22874634

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Cove Near bathrooms. 2. Front counter from water leaking onto floor from ceiling 3. Bathroom floors are wet in one restroom. Manager states it is from mopping. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: 1.Standing water in dining room under table. Employee mopped up. 2. Water is still leaking onto floor Time Extended

08B-36-4

Detail 22874635

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Water is leaking from ceiling onto floor and splashing onto prep table where there is uncovered French fries and other foods being kept warm and potentially contaminating food. Advised manager to move food items or move warmer to another location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Food warmer was not moved like I had advised. Water is still leaking from the ceiling. The water has moved to an area more directly over food. Water is leaking onto table and splashing onto food items being kept in warmer. Issued stop sale. Admin Complaint

29-49-6

Detail 22874632

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small flip top cooler has significant water inside and is draining onto floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Time Extended

May 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 22870838

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies next to fryer station

31A-09-4

Detail 22870836

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employees orange sitting in hand sink

36-34-5

Detail 22870832

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Front counter above POS system has black like substance on ceiling. This is in close proximity to where water is dripping. 2. Ceiling in fryer area has white substance on ceiling tiles. 3. Dirty air intake vent soiled in dust in kitchen and in dining area.

50-09-4

Detail 22870837

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

29-18-4

Detail 22870839

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under prep sink in ware washing area.

36-22-4

Detail 22870841

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Cove Near bathrooms. 2. Front counter from water leaking onto floor from ceiling 3. Bathroom floors are wet in one restroom. Manager states it is from mopping.

08B-36-4

Detail 22870835

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Water is leaking from ceiling onto floor and splashing onto prep table where there is uncovered French fries and other foods being kept warm and potentially contaminating food. Advised manager to move food items or move warmer to another location. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 22870840

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Both bathrooms have an odor.

33-16-4

Detail 22870833

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-49-6

Detail 22870834

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small flip top cooler has significant water inside and is draining onto floor.