Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen

1412 Tallahassee Hwy, Bainbridge, GA 39819
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, the earliest from 2024. Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen was last inspected on May 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 91, which Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen's 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup on the lid of ice bin near drive thru. PIC will have lid/ice bin cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup on vent hood. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
86
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed soiled food contact surface of drink machine nozzles in the lobby and used by customers. Observed black mildew inside the nozzles where the drink comes thru. CFSM/PIC removed all the nozzles and had employee take to dishwashing station to be cleaned today.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of the drink machines, shelves, coolers, inside walk in freezer (ice), A Tunes bun toaster machine, Blodgett ovens, etc. CFSC/PIC stated everything will be cleaned within three to five days.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
86
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels in the men's and women's restroom. Only blowers available. Paper towels are required to allow the customer to have a barrier between their hands and door handles. COS: PIC installed paper towels in both restrooms.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled walls and dusty walls throughout kitchen. Will have walls cleaned within three to four days.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet stacking several plastic pans/containers on shelf in the kitchen. Plastic pans/containers must air dry before stacking. PIC will explain to employees today.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled (encrusted food deposits) of both Blodgett ovens, Amana microwave, etc. Will have all items cleaned within three to four days.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
May 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed soiled food contact surface of Manitowoc automatic ice machine. Observed mildew inside the ice machine. Food contact surface. CFSM will have it cleaned by 05/08/24. Do not serve the ice.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled nonfood contact surface of shelves, coolers, warmers, microwave, etc. General cleaning needed of equipment and shelves. Will have cleaning done within three to five days.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice build up in walk in freezer. Door will not close. Ice build up is preventing the door from closing. CFSM/PIC stated she has a work order in now to get the ice issue addressed.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen?

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

How does Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Bainbridge?

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Bainbridge average of 91.

Has Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen 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 Louisiana Kitchen 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 Louisiana Kitchen inspected?

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