Popeyes Chicken

3519 Camp Creek Pkwy, East Point, GA 30344
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Popeyes Chicken has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited five times.

By comparison, the average East Point facility scores 81, putting Popeyes Chicken on the weaker side. 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
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed improper stacking in walk-in cooler raw chicken stored above ready to eat chicken. Observed also raw chicken liquid dripping on boxes of food beneath it. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vege...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed wet floor throughout the kitchen and in walk in cooler. Observed raw prepped chicken in several containers leaking water on the flow and ready to eat chicken in the boxes stored beneath them. Observed buildup of debris in reach in cooler and reach in door outside of microwave and dry storage container. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to reduce residue. PIC will have all equipment cleaned. PIC instructed to re-arrange stacking and drain water on the floor.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer door, wall and ceiling. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC advised to place a work order to to be looked at.
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken stored above ready to eat chicken. Observed also raw chicken liquid dripping on boxes of food beneath it. 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. PIC instructed to rearrange and to stop filling raw chicken in a container to avoid accumulation of chicken fluid dropping and contaminating boxes of food and floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
74
May 29, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed wet floor throughout the kitchen and in walk in cooler. Observed buildup of debris in reach in cooler and reach in door outside of microwave and dry storage container. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to reduce residue. PIC will have all equipment cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracks on wall base and floor tiles. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC was advised to ensure that the floor is maintained in good repair
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracks on wall base and floor tiles. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC was advised to ensure that the floor is maintained in good repair
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup in walk in cooler. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will place a work order .
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of slimy pink and black mold substance in the interior of ice machine board. Observed ice machine lid unclean and sticky to touch. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: At any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed few employees with no hair restraint/beard guard. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. No jewelry, except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC advised to see tha...
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed wet floor throughout the kitchen and in walk in cooler. Observed buildup of debris in reach in cooler and reach in door outside of microwave and dry storage container. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to reduce residue. PIC will have all equipment cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mold on wall base and mop sink and cracks on wall base tils. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC was advised to ensure that the floor is maintained in good repair
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice build-up in walk in freezer. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC advised to place a work order to fix.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Overserved flies and gnats in the kitchen, walk in cooler, and mop sink area. The presence insects shall be controlled to minimize presence. PIC will have facility treated by licensed pest control.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
70
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed that the dumpster pad drain was plugged.C/A Advised manager to have drain cleaned to prevent standing water on the dumpster pad.
511-6-1.06(5)(k)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Chicken on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Chicken.

How does Popeyes Chicken compare to other restaurants in East Point?

Popeyes Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the East Point average of 81.

Has Popeyes Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Popeyes Chicken 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 Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.