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POPEYES
3980 NORTHSIDE DR , MACON, GA 31210 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control. This restaurant scored as low as 75 on October 20, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.
A91July 23, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)A100June 9, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
B89April 23, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and permit & posting.
Materials, general requirements (p, c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(1)(a)Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(c)Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)Wiping cloths weren't stored in sanitizer between uses.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(m)The current inspection report or permit wasn't posted where customers can see it.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.02(1)(d)C79March 24, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Hand drying provision (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(c)Ready-to-eat food wasn't date-marked, so there's no way to tell when it should be thrown out.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(g)A90November 17, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
This inspection deducted 10 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B85November 12, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Hand drying provision (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(c)C75October 20, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)Wiping cloths weren't stored in sanitizer between uses.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(m)Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3This inspection deducted 25 points, but only 21 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B83April 22, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)Ready-to-eat food wasn't date-marked, so there's no way to tell when it should be thrown out.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(g)A96October 21, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(a)B83April 25, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Hand drying provision (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)Food labels (pf, c).
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(7)(c)Single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(r)B84October 31, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Food wasn't cooled quickly enough after cooking.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(d)Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(6)Food wasn't cooled quickly enough after cooking.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(e)Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-011-002824. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.