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Popeyes - ABP Investment Group, LLC
362 S COLUMBIA AVE , RINCON, GA 31326 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 14, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.
Inspection history
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B83September 14, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
This inspection deducted 17 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.
A96March 18, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed a spoon stored in between the grates of the drink machine at the Drive Through Window area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observes a to cup used as a scoop for sugar in the bulk sugar bin.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”Observed old food debris on the outside and inside of equipment throughout the facility (coolers, metal racks in Walk In Cooler, grooves of hot box, bulk food containers, etc.).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed an employee eating in between the office area and prep area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”A91September 11, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving pest control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed a heavy fly presence throughout the facility (lobby and kitchen area).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed hot water not reaching 85 degrees F the hand sink nest to the fryers (80 degrees F), the front hand sink (80 degrees F), the men's restroom (78 degrees F), and the women's restroom (84 degrees F) in the facility.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed old food debris on the outside and inside of equipment throughout the facility (bulk flour bins, paper towel dispenser, coolers).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed multiple units (cooler and hot hold box) leaking water on the floor throughout the kitchen.
−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)”Observed a mop not actively in use, stored inside of the mop bucket, not hung to dry.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”B88February 28, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple cold holding units (Walk In Cooler, Prep Top Cooler) missing internal hanging thermometers.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed an employee actively prepping food with multiple bracelets on their wrist.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed no inspection report posted in the drive thru window (educated last inspection).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed utensils stored in standing water at 70 degrees F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed old food debris on the outside and inside of equipment throughout the facility (bulk flour bins, paper towel dispenser, coolers).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed old food and grease debris build up and pooling water on the floor and wall around the fryers, at the hand sinks, and in the back storage room.
−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)”Observed an employee cellphone stored atop a shelf, directly above the prepping area in the back of the facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B85September 3, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed mildew build up on the baffle of the bulk ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no hot water at the hand sinks in the kitchen area. PIC stated that the water heater had to be reset routinely due to hot water going out.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”Observed biscuits stored uncovered inside of a Reach In Cooler. Observed an orange Popeyes sauce stored uncovered on a top shelf in the Walk In Cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed a box of to-go cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed old food debris on the outside of equipment throughout the facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed old food and grease debris build up on the floor and wall around the fryers, at the hand sinks, and in the back storage room.
−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)”A94March 25, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed no hot water at the hand sinks in the kitchen area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”Observed an employee cup (with no lid or straw) stored atop a prep counter in the chicken prep area. Observed a bottled water stored at the prep line.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed old food debris on the outside of equipment, food containers and bulk containers in the facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed overflowing receptacles in the women's restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)”Observed old food and grease debris build up on the floor and wall around the fryers.
−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)”A91September 26, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed employees actively prepping food without hair restraints on. RCA: Employees prepping food shall wear hair restraints to prevent contamination of food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed employee actively prepping food with bracelet on. RCA: Employees shall not wear jewelry to prevent contamination of food product.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed in-use utensil in bulk bin was not stored with the handle above the top of the food and the container. RCA: Scoops shall be stored with handle above the top of the food to prevent contamination.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed in prep station, caked up flour and debris on the outside of equipment, food containers, bulk containers, and all throughout the kitchen area. RCA: The equipment, containers, and kitchen area shall be cleaned and maintained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed old food and grease debris build up on the floor and wall around the fryers.
−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)”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-051-000086. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.