Popeyes #13866
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2026
86
Score
Popeyes #13866 has been inspected five times since 2024. Popeyes #13866 was last inspected on Feb 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “utensils, equipment and linens” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Grovetown facility scores 92, putting Popeyes #13866 on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 16, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees prepping/handling food with no hair restraint CA: ensure all food handling employees have properly restrained hair
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed incorrect inspection report posted in dining room CA: ensure most recent inspection is posted in dining room
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed significant standing water in 3-comp sink area and food prep area CA: ensure leak is addressed and water is mopped up
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
86
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed vomit kit with no sanitizer, and PIC could not explain what sanitizer is used for spill cleanup CA: ensure sanitizer effective against NOROVIRUS is properly maintained, employees trained on spill cleanup
511-6-1.03(6)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet stacking on dryer rack CA: allow dishes to air dry before stacking
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed SIGNIFICANT standing water in kitchen, WIC, 3-comp sink area CA: ensure floors are mopped OFTEN to remove standing water
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees with long facial hair and no beard guard, watch on wrist while handling food CA: ensure food handling employees have proper hair and facial hair restraints and no wristwear while handling food
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored in ice of ice making machine CA: store ice scoops on handle or elsewhere
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
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Mar 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed 3 comp sink with no test strips CA: order new test strips for 3 comp sink
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed vomit kit with no sanitizer. If kit is still missing in future violations, it will be 6 points until sanitizer effective against norovirus is purchased CA: purchase sanitizer effective against norovirus
511-6-1.03(6)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple surfaces; hood vents, microwave, fryers, breading station, prep lines with significant food buildup; upright cooler in back of kitchen in particular CA: clean ALL surfaces of restaurant
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed significant standing water in 3 comp sink area, main kitchen CA: mop floors in kitchen and 3 comp sink area
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed pants wet stacking on dish rack CA: allow all dishes to air dry before stacking
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed 3 comp sink becoming unattached from wall CA: 3 comp sink needs to be reattached to wall. It will be 2 points every inspection until it is fixed
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
67
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed rice tightly covered in WIC during cooling process. COS: ice bath and back in WIC. CA: when cooling foods, you must do so in shallow pans, ice bath or uncovered.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: observed pans stacked wet. CA: all pans must air dry before stacking
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: all hand sinks and 3 compartment sink must be resealed to the wall
511-6-1.05(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: leaning required on every surface in the kitchen: fryer sides, all reach in fridges on the doors, shelves and gaskets. thawing cabinet, all sinks to include hand sinks and prep sinks. paper towel holders, ovens and oven doors , warmers on the outside and on the inside shelves, gaskets and doors.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: replace blinking light bulb in ceiling light
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
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Jun 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: observed several food contact surfaces soiled/unclean. 1. dry food storage containers, flour, etc. 2. inside reach-in coolers- shelves 3. pass through at line 4. fryers inside along edges there is build-up 5. soda nozzles 6. batter area
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: observed container of slaw, 2 containers of rice and several buckets of sauce not dated or labeled in WIC. CA: foods must be labeled and dated if kept over 24 hours
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: all hand sinks and 3 compartment sink must be resealed to the wall
511-6-1.05(4)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: cleaning required on every surface in the kitchen: fryer sides, all reach in fridges on the doors, shelves and gaskets. thawing cabinet, all sinks to include hand sinks and prep sinks. paper towel holders, ovens and oven doors , warmers on the outside and on the inside shelves, gaskets and doors.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: clean walls and floors
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: clean mop sink and hang up all wet mop heads
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: replace blinking light bulb in ceiling light
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes #13866 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes #13866 on file is from Feb 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes #13866?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes #13866.
How does Popeyes #13866 compare to other restaurants in Grovetown?
Popeyes #13866 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Grovetown average of 92.
Has Popeyes #13866's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes #13866 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes #13866 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Popeyes #13866 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes #13866 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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