Popeyes

5590 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Popeyes appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Popeyes' latest score of 86 falls below the Macon average of 91. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed female bathroom with no water preassure; temperature of 59F and would not increase. Checked with Manager.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed flies within facility, after taking a look around overserved no air curtain within drive through windows and was slightly opened when no one was waiting for their food. All door at the front look properly sealed and back door has plastic curtain and seals properly.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed several flies within facility.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pans of raw chicken stored above liquid butter dressing and observed spicy mayonnaise spilled into regular mayonnaise at prep top cooler.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed water at female and male bathroom handsinks not reaching 85F.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handling chicken preparation and frying not wearing hair restraint or beard guard.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris stuck to the underside of the prep top cooler lid.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed several flies within facility. Discussed with PIC and maintenance, they recently added plastic guard to back door to prevent insects from entering facility.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Upon entering kitchen, EHS observed 3 female employees without hair restraints (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC provided hairnets. This was COS.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: EHS observed the left over residue from chicken on WIC floor. Also observed ice buildup on WIF floor. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Informed PIC to clean floors. This must be corrected by 3/3/25

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 2, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Macon?

Popeyes most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Macon average of 91.

Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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