Popeyes #5656
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Popeyes #5656, the earliest from 2024. Popeyes #5656 was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Austell restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen and drive thru ice bath (*see asterisks*). C/A: During cold holding, all TCS foods must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: All foods in counter ice bath discarded. All sauces out of temperature less than 2-hours per PIC in drive thru; sauces placed in ice bath and inside WIC to rapidly cool- see temperature section.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing floor tiles along entrance of WIF in main kitchen. C/A: Repair floor tiles; All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed interior door and wall near shelving inside WIC in main kitchen heavily soiled with food debris. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop handle stored in contact with ice inside ice machine in main kitchen. C/A: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; COS: Ice scoop stored correctly.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
74
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken being pulled from fryer and food prep employee stated they were done, two pieces of chicken tempted at 143F and 145F. C/A-Raw chicken shall be cooked to 165°F (74°C) or above for <1 sec instantaneous for poultry, baluts, wild game animals, stuffed fish, stuffed meat, stuffed pasta, stuffed poultry, stuffed ratites, or stuffing containing fish, meat, poultry, or ratites. COS-Chicken redropped and cooked to 176F
511-6-1.04(5)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed an old inspection in drive thru window of facility. C/A- Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
82
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several condiments cups (Blackened ranch, Tartar sauce, and Buttermilk ranch) stored at room temperature along shelving of front food service and drive thru areas of facility. Manufacturer's instructions on condiments states these food items must be kept refrigerated. C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F. COS: All items discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed drink gun nozzles along drink machine in drive thru and in lobby soiled with black residue and accumulations. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Drink gun nozzles cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets in disrepair along RIC in biscuit area of main kitchen. C/A: Repair; . Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed crack along ice machine lid/door in main kitchen; also observed water leaking from top of unit. C/A: Repair unit; Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
511-6-1.05(2)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several missing floor tile in main kitchen and missing baseboards in WIC in main kitchen. C/A: Repair/replace tiles/baseboards; All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
67
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored uncovered exposed to potential contamination in RIF in breading station, sandwich make-line, margarine at biscuit station, and chicken/batter along breading tables in main kitchen. C/A: Unless cooling, all food must be stored covered to prevent contamination. COS: All items covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed interior and shelving of RIC at biscuit station in main kitchen heavily soiled; observed interior of RIF in breading area heavily soiled. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes #5656 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes #5656 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes #5656?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes #5656.
How does Popeyes #5656 compare to other restaurants in Austell?
Popeyes #5656 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Austell average of 88.
Has Popeyes #5656's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes #5656 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes #5656 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Popeyes #5656 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes #5656 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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