Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
86
Score
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits has been inspected seven times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “proper hot holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Jonesboro restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink with no paper towels available. COS- paper towels were supplied
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light at the bottom of back door when closed. Advised to repair
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
86
May 28, 2025
Followup
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black substance on the surfaces of the soda nozzles in the front dining area. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency to minimize accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
90
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hands less than 20 seconds. Also observed same employee wash hands in cold water. Advised food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms for at least 20 seconds and shall rinse under clean, running warm water. COS: Employee re-washed hands correctly.
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in the back ware washing area without paper towels. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be supplied with paper towels at all times. COS: Paper towels were provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed handle at front hand sink in disrepair. Advised to repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of rice cooling in the walk in cooler with the lids on tight. Advised on proper cooling methods. COS: Lids were removed.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
70
Oct 18, 2024
Followup
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container with soda nozzles in the basin of the hand sink. Advised PIC hand sink is only for washing hands. COS: PIC removed container from sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed food equipment not properly working. Advised to repair
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils sitting in water at 75F. Advised PIC utensils in between uses shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: PIC emptied water.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed package of chicken thawing in a container of water. Advised on proper thawing methods.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed mild/ spicy chicken pans in the walk in cooler with the lids on tight. Advised on proper cooling methods.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed handle at front hand sink in disrepair. Advised to repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors walls and ceilings with excessive debris. Advised to clean
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling with missing vent cover. Advised PIC wall covering shall be attached at all times.
511-6-1.07(2)(f)
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Sep 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. COS- chicken was reheated to 172F
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Discussed proper ice bath
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at prep sink. Advised to repair
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed ice cubes stored in the hand sink. Advised hand sink is only for washing hands
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand sink. Advised to supply at all times
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black substance on food contact surface of ice bin. COS- employee started cleaning ice bin
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed current inspection report not posted. Advised to post the current inspection at all times
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed food equipment not properly working. Advised to repair
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several cracked / missing floor tiles. Advised to repair. Observed walls with excessive debris. Advised to clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light at the back door when door is closed and drive thru window cracked open during visit. Advised to install a weather strip and keep drive thru window closed between guest.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed exterior of equipment with excessive debris. Advised to clean
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
39
Mar 27, 2024
Followup
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items (raw mild/spicy chicken, cheese) cold holding above 41 degrees in the walk in cooler and prep top. Advised PIC when cold holding the temperature shall be maintained at 41 degree or below. COS: Items were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee tough body parts several time and prepared (ice and beverage for customer). Advised PIC that employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Employee washed hands at designated handwash sink.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of white and cajun rice prepared on 3/26/24 with a temperatures between 44-46F. Advised PIC cooked time/temperature control for safety foods shall be cooled from 135 to 70 within 2 hours and from 70 to 41 within 4 hours. COS: Rice was disacrded.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mild/ spicy chicken pans in the walk in cooler with the lids on tight. Also observed improper ice baths (not enough water and inadequate size pans) of chicken pans at the chicken prep area. Advised on proper cooling methods.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed 2 reach in freezers in disrepair in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC all equipment shall be maintained in good repair at all times.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
58
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS items (raw chicken sections, raw spicy chicken section, coleslaw, shredded cheese, cut cabbage, raw Cajun turkey, and raw bacon) cold holding above 41 degrees F. in the temperature danger zone in the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC that when cold holding TCS items, temperatures shall range between 41 degrees F and below. COS: PIC discarded all TCS items in WIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touch body and proceeded to prep to-go box of chicken. Advised PIC that employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Employee washed hands at designated handwash sink.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of ice machine panel in the main kitchen, interior portion of microwave in the main kitchen, and ice bin lid near drive thru window stored as clean with residue and food debris. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine panel, ice bin lid, and interior portion of microwave.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak at 3-compartment sink near faucet. Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to have leak at 3-compartment sink repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: During time of inspection, observed walk in cooler of facility in disrepair, with an ambient temperature of 61 degrees F. Advised PIC ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have unit serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits?
Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits.
How does Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits compare to other restaurants in Jonesboro?
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jonesboro average of 85.
Has Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits 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 Chicken & Biscuits inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits is inspected around four times per year on average.
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