Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

102 N Hwy 1 By-Pass, Louisville, GA 30434
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Louisville average 95, so Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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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 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed eggs, raw chicken, and creamer in walk in cooler at 48 degrees F. Manager also registered the same temps on her thermometer. C/A - repair cooler and store all TCS food in other coolers and freezer until unit can keep temp below 41 degrees F. COS - Manager Tossed all TCS food in WiC longer than 4 hours and moved all ovether TCS food to freezer.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ranch and buttermilk ranch at 71 degrees F sitting on counter. C/A - keep refrigerated below 41 degrees F or toss out after four hours. COS - manager tossed dressing.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several items in WIC and two items in prep top cooler not at or below cold holding temperature. (Ambient, cheese, raw chicken, Mayonnaise, tartar sauce) CA: adjust temperature of both the WIC and the prep top cooler to hold contents at or below 41 degrees F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed an objectionable odor in WIC and water on the floor. CA: Correct water entry and objectionable odor in WIC.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed back entrance door to be sprung leaving a wide crack at the top of the door. CA: Repair/replace door.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vent hood over fryer unit not to be removing smoke or fumes. Motor sounded to be operating but not removing smoke. CA: Repair vent hood to function properly and remove cooking smoke and fumes.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
74
Aug 16, 2024
Initial
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer in WIC. CA: Obtain and install thermometer in WIC.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed cases of raw chicken being stored on floor of walk-in freezer. CA: Properly store raw chicken on provided shelves. COS: Store manager had staff properly store cased raw chicken
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed water on floor of WIC as well as shelves of WIC are delaminating and dirty causing whatever is stored on them to be exposed to oxidizing metal and debris buildup. CA: Stop whatever is causing water to collect on floor and either thoroughly clean or replace all shelves of WIC.
511-6-1.05(2)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed back entrance door to be sprung leaving a wide crack and the door closure device not adequately closing door. CA: Repair/replace door. COS: Discussed with store manager and new owner's are to replace door.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Louisville?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Louisville average of 95.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 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 Louisiana Kitchen inspected?

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