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POPEYES #13866
422 LEWISTON ROAD , GROVETOWN, GA 30813 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 2, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving employee health, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B80October 2, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving employee health, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed two employees missing employee health agreements, and the other health agreement signed in the wrong location. C/A: Correct all the employee health agreement, and ensure employees know what they are signing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed two handwashing sinks without paper towels. C/A: Restock paper towels at both handwashing sinks.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed Icemaker with build-up on the inside. C/A: Clean icemaker. Observed the clean dishes rack with dirty dishes that still had food build up on them. C/A: Dishes must be thoroughly cleaned.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed flying insect throughout the main kitchen. C/A: Consider installing a air-door on the back door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed employees prepping/handling food with no hair restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed incorrect inspection report posted in dining room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed build-up on walls and on the inside portion of RIC. C/A: Clean the walls and inside portions of the RIC.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed significant standing water in 3-comp sink area and food prep area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A94February 16, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employees prepping/handling food with no hair restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed incorrect inspection report posted in dining room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed significant standing water in 3-comp sink area and food prep area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B87August 11, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed vomit kit with no sanitizer, and PIC could not explain what sanitizer is used for spill cleanup.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed employees with long facial hair and no beard guard, watch on wrist while handling food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed ice scoop stored in ice of ice making machine.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed wet stacking on dryer rack.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed SIGNIFICANT standing water in kitchen, WIC, 3-comp sink area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)”This inspection deducted 13 points, but only 10 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A91March 11, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed vomit kit with no sanitizer. If kit is still missing in future violations, it will be 6 points until sanitizer effective against norovirus is purchased.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed 3 comp sink with no test strips.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed pants wet stacking on dish rack.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed 3 comp sink becoming unattached from wall.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Observed multiple surfaces; hood vents, microwave, fryers, breading station, prep lines with significant food buildup; upright cooler in back of kitchen in particular.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed significant standing water in 3 comp sink area, main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A92October 30, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observed rice tightly covered in WIC during cooling process. COS: ice bath and back in WIC.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed pans stacked wet.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”All hand sinks and 3 compartment sink must be resealed to the wall.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(4)(c) - fixed equipment, elevation or sealing (c)”Leaning required on every surface in the kitchen: fryer sides, all reach in fridges on the doors, shelves and gaskets. thawing cabinet, all sinks to include hand sinks and prep sinks. paper towel holders, ovens and oven doors , warmers on the outside and on the inside shelves, gaskets and doors.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Replace blinking light bulb in ceiling light.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)”B87June 20, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed several food contact surfaces soiled/unclean. 1. dry food storage containers, flour, etc. 2. inside reach-in coolers- shelves 3. pass through at line 4. fryers inside along edges there is build-up 5. soda nozzles 6. batter area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed container of slaw, 2 containers of rice and several buckets of sauce not dated or labeled in WIC.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”All hand sinks and 3 compartment sink must be resealed to the wall.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)”Cleaning required on every surface in the kitchen: fryer sides, all reach in fridges on the doors, shelves and gaskets. thawing cabinet, all sinks to include hand sinks and prep sinks. paper towel holders, ovens and oven doors , warmers on the outside and on the inside shelves, gaskets and doors.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Clean walls and floors.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Clean mop sink and hang up all wet mop heads.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Replace blinking light bulb in ceiling light.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)”A93September 28, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed ice machine to have build-up on the lip of the chute.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed the drink/shake machine to have build-up around the opening.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed a food scoop with no barrier on top of the microwave.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed the main handsink in front is not working. In order to use it, it must be manually switched on and off at the valve.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed build up in the ovens and microwave.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”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-036-1091. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.