Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
58
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
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)
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)
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)
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)
58
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observation: Observed multiple potentially hazardous TCS foods cold holding at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler in main kitchen area (Ambient: 60F, Sliced Cheese 54F, Mayonnaise 52F). The containers of food were being stored on top of ice in order to aid in cold holding. Corrective Action: Discussed proper cold holding temperatures with the CFSM. The mayonnaise (prepped less than 2 hours prior) was moved into a functional cooler to be properly cooled down. The sliced cheese was discarded. Discussed having the prep top cooler repaired or replaced with the PIC. The prep top cooler must be serviced by a licensed technician and documentation provided to the Health Department. This will be rechecked by the Health Department. The prep top cooler must not be used to store...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple potentially hazardous TCS foods held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler. CA: Discussed proper cold holding temperatures with PIC. PIC discarded TCS foods and contact a licensed technician to service cooler. Facility will use time as a public health control until cooler has been serviced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease on kitchen floor beside fryers on main cook line. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. PIC will have area cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of soda machine. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency of soda machine with PIC. PIC will have soda machine cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Rome?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Rome average of 84.
Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly zero 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.
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