Popeye's Chicken

4815 Redan Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Popeye's Chicken four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Popeye's Chicken's latest score of 82 falls below the Stone Mountain average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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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 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee pick up a single-service utensil from the kitchen floor, remove gloves and discard them, and then immediately begin handing out an order to a customer without washing hands and then went to don gloves. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms After using the toilet room After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a buildup of food debris and dust near the POS in the drive-thru area adjacent to the warmer pass-thru. Also observed an accumulation of food debris and grease behind equipment in the warewashing area and at the frying station. CA:Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean and remove all accumulated food debris, dust, and grease from the POS/drive-thru area, behind equipment in the warewashing area, and at the frying station. Increase the frequency of cleaning these nonfood-contact surfaces to prevent future buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers and lids stored as clean on rack with food residue still on them. Instructed PIC to properly clean and sanitizer food contact surfaces. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC rewashed and sanitized all unclean surfaces.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking along faucet of three compartment sink. Instructed PIC to provide proof of repair by Dec 2, 2024. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired and maintained in good repair
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed sink used for chicken prep with leak around faucet handle. Instructed PIC to provide proof of plumbing/repair by Dec. 2, 2024. CA: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed walls within walk in cooler and walls in dry storage perpendicular to hand sink to be unclean to sight. Instructed PIC that walls needed to be cleaned. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a horizontal rolling cart in the walk in cooler where the boxes of raw chicken is stored unclean to sight and touch with stagnant water from the meat pooling onto the cart. Ca: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS Person in charge instructs a food handler to clean cart.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Chicken on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Chicken.

How does Popeye's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Stone Mountain?

Popeye's Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Stone Mountain average of 88.

Has Popeye's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeye's Chicken 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 Popeye's Chicken inspected?

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