Popeyes-Monroe
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
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Score
Popeyes-Monroe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Monroe restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
10 minor violations.
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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed pans stacked we above the chub warmer and in the rack in front of the walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed condensation/water leaking from the bottom the hot holding unit
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed water on the floor due to clog drain near by the drive thru window
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed no trash can at hand was sink near the 3 compartment sink
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed wet floor under dry storage shelving in the back and at the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cove molding in poor repair at walk in cooler and freezer
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed wet mop in mop sink
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed several heat lamp bulbs blown
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door not self closing
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed drive thru window not completed sealed
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Aug 20, 2025
Routine
12 minor violations.
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4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Ice Bin at drive thru left open & unattended>PIC closed bin
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Score posted behind counter
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13B - compliance with georgia smoke free air act
Inspector notes: NO SMOKING placards missing O.C.G.A. Code
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Rusty prep table bottom beside front hand wash sink
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Prep Cooler's handle missing (on top)
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Non-Food contact surfaces not cleaned often enough__wire shelving; outside of equipment bins & coolers
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tile in front of fryers; floor not clean in outside shed; wet floors under dry storage shelving in back
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cove molding in poor repair at walk in cooler & freezer
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Wet mop in bucket
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Several heat lamp bulbs blown
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Flies throughout kitchen and dining area
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Front double doors need more weather stripping between them
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
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Feb 27, 2025
Routine
14 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice machine (at drive-thru) left open; unattended. PIC closed.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Inside of microwaves extremely filled with food debris (leftover). PIC instructed to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Flour bulk bags stored beside fryers causing food and grease build-up on bags. PIC instructed to place in another area or put a shield on side of fryer.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: No food service permit posted
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
13B - compliance with georgia smoke free air act
Inspector notes: No smoking sign at entrance
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on drink machine; tongs and utensils hanging from shelf in back.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice build-up in Walk-in Freezer; walk-in freezer's door doesn't completely close.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Employee washing utensil without rinse-step.
511-6-1.05(7)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned often enough-wire. Wire shelving & outside of equipment bins and coolers.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster door open
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Food debris on ground in dumpster area.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Water build-up on floor in walk-in cooler
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cove molding missing at walk-in freezer.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Several heat lamp bulbs blown.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes-Monroe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes-Monroe on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes-Monroe?
Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes-Monroe.
How does Popeyes-Monroe compare to other restaurants in Monroe?
Popeyes-Monroe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Monroe average of 80.
Has Popeyes-Monroe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes-Monroe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes-Monroe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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