Popeye's
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
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Score
Popeye's has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.
Among Georgia restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed facility without a food allergen awareness trainig.Advised PIC employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction. Advised PIC to obtain and provide a food allergen awareness training.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior of the reach in cooler with excessive food debris. Also observed nonfood contact surface of the interior of prep top cooler stored as clean with residue and buildup. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean nonfood contact surfaces of all equipment.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees touch pants and other parts of the body then began to prepare to-go plates and handle clean utensils. Advised PIC Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service . and single-use articles. COS: Had multiple employees rewash hands at the designated handwash sink.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed the 2024 Food Service Establishment permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted at all times. Advised PIC to obtain the 2025 Food Service Establishment and post in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior of the reach in cooler, the exterior of the bun slicer and the interior of the prep top cooler lid stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed multiple microwaves with residue and debris on interior food contact portions. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency per manufacturer specifications and as deemed as necessary as possible.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers (3) of Cajun Rice prepped on 10/21 cooling tightly covered in walk-in-cooler. Advised PIC Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Had PIC loosen covers of containers for proper cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed shelving at 3-compartment area in need of cleaning rusting and debris. Also, observed non-food contact surfaces of single service lid holders in need of cleaning. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple stained ceiling tiles throughout main kitchen area, in need of cleaning. Also, observed food splatter on walls near front hand wash sink. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Apr 16, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed no key drop delivery contract upon request at time of inspection. Advised PIC Written procedures and plans, where specified by this Chapter and as developed by the food service establishment, are maintained and implemented, key-drop delivery are not being monitored as per 511-6-1-.04(3)(m).
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health reporting at time of inspection upon request. Advised PIC Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed expired disinfectants in clean-up kit on site dated: 12/2020. Advised PIC A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items (metal containers, metal lids, food separator) stored as clean soiled with food debris and residues on food-contact surface. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Had PIC place items at 3-compartment sink for wash-rinse-sanitize.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of interior white panel with brown staining. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency per manufacturer specifications and as deemed as necessary as possible.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, Observed ice bin at drive-thru area left open no customers were being served. Advised PIC food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: Had PIC close ice bin.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
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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 Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeye's.
Has Popeye's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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