Popeye's
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
Public records show five inspections at Popeye's stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Griffin restaurant, which scores around 85. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hot running water available at hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted. Inspection report from 2/24/2025 (90) is posted. Inspection report from 8/11/2025 (84) should be posted in view inside facility.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed non-food contact surfaces not clean. (ex. exteriors of cook equipment, exteriors and interiors of coolers and warmers, shelving in coolers and warmers, gaskets, shelving throughout facility, exteriors of bulk food containers).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors, walls, and shelving covered with heavy amounts of ice buildup.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items (ex. purse) stored on top of prep top counter. Purse removed and stored in appropriate area.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
74
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items unable to adequately cool for food safety based on conversation made with the person in charge (PIC) about item prep times.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items unable to maintain temperatures 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hot running water available at hand sink next to fryers.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces not clean (ex. exteriors of cook equipment, coolers, warmers, interiors of coolers and warmer, cooler gaskets, shelving prep top counters, edges of sink basins).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors in walk in freezer with heavy amounts of ice build up.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items (ex. purse, jacket) stored on top of prep top counter.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
58
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hot running water at men's and women's restroom hand sinks.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed paper towels not available at hand sinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors and baseboards behind and under equipment in need of cleaning.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed method of cooling time/temperature control for safety item after usage is not adequate.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report not posted in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces not clean (ex. exteriors of cook equipment, coolers, warmers, interiors of coolers, warmers, gaskets, shelving prep top counters).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
67
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hot water not readily available at hand sinks in men's and women's bathrooms and minimum water pressure.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed paper towels dispenser not functional at hand sink on batch fryer line and unable to dispense paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored on top of preop top counter without single service cup, lid and straw.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed cooler next to biscuit oven unable to maintain temperatures of 41F or below.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces not clean (ex. exteriors of cook equipment, coolers, warmers, interiors of coolers, warmers, gaskets, prep top counters).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors not clean (ex. batter station, excessive ice buildup in walk in freezer).
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live flies in dining area.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
64
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature for control for safety foods not able to maintain 135F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods not able to maintain 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no running hot or cold water at hand sink in ware wash area.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces not clean (ex. exteriors of cook equipment, coolers, warmers, interiors of coolers, warmers, gaskets, prep top counters).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors not clean (ex. batter station, excessive ice buildup in walk in freezer).
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Popeye's.
How does Popeye's compare to other restaurants in Griffin?
Popeye's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Griffin average of 85.
Has Popeye's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeye's 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 Popeye's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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