Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
58
Score
The Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen located at 2436 Shorter Avenue in Rome, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 13, 2026. This inspection resulted in 3 major and 5 minor violations, including issues with nonfood-contact surfaces, physical facilities, and food-contact surfaces. Previous inspections for this facility have predominantly been low-risk.
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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
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
58
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Apr 13, 2026 Inspection
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken breading crumbs on to-go boxes in dry storage. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: employee assigned to clean to-go boxes.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed green buildup on wall in main kitchen. Observed floors and shelving throughout facility with heavy food debris/grease buildup. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return by 04/16/2026 to ensure facility has been cleaned.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple pans stored under pass-through and several lids in dry storage with accumulated debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC moved dirty pans to three compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed grime build-up on interior walls, handle, and baffle of ice machine. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return within by 4/16/2026 to recheck.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pan of container of rice held over 24 hours with no date marking. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: PIC discarded container of rice.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed no allergen poster at service counter and drive-thru. CA: The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. COS: No COS can be observed. Inspector must return to recheck by 4/16/2026.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mac and cheese and gravy with meat thawing in main kitchen in standing water. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed according to approved methods, such as: thawing under refrigeration, under cold, running water, in a microwave oven, or other approved methods. COS: PIC moved items back to walk-in freezer.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed non-functional cooler in main kitchen, fryer and rethermalizer in main kitchen. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. COS: no COS can be observed. Inspector must return by 04/16/2026 to verify that cooler, fryer, and rethermalizer were repaired or work order in place. Date of repair must be verified. Once repaired, proper function of cooler, fryer, and rethermalizer must be verified before use.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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Core (Minor)
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