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Popeyes

4236 BUENA VISTA RD , COLUMBUS, GA 31907 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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100 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected June 17, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 94

Most recent inspection (June 17, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 87 on December 8, 2025 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

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A100June 17, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

B87December 8, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed several containers of raw chicken located near fryers in ice baths cold holding at 51*F, 45*F, 54*F, 55*F, and 60*F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Person in charge moved chicken to walk in cooler to cool to correct temperature. See temperature log.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed a pan of macaroni and cheese hot holding in the warmer cabinet at 100*F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Employee reheated the macaroni and cheese in the oven to a temperature of 167*F.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed handwashing sink near the drive-thru area with automatic dispensing sensor not working. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Priority foundation item must be corrected within ten calendar days.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
A94June 10, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed in-use sanitizer bucket with concentration below required amount. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC) 25-49 120 (49) 120 (49) 50-99 100 (38) 75 (24) 100 55 (13) 55 (13) 2. An iodine solution shall have a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C)P minimum concentration between 12.5 ppm and 25 ppm, P and pH of 5.0 or less or a pH no higher than the level for which the manufacturer specifies for the solution to be effective; P 3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P 4. If another solution of a chemical specified under paragraphs 1 through 3 of this subsection is used, the perm.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
A91December 10, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed yellow/brownish residue on the ice chute of the bulking producing ice machine in the main kitchen area. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Must correct within 72 hours.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed handwashing sink near the drive-thru area and across from the hotline blocked by a dustpan and broom. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. The PIC had employee move items from blocking the handwashing sink.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed in-use utensils stored in water only near the steam table in the main kitchen area. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). The PIC turned on running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
A96March 12, 20241 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving temperature control.

RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed plastic container of fried fish filets stored uncovered in the reach-in cooler in the main kitchen area across from the prep table. Also, observed two plastic containers of popcorn shrimp stored uncovered in the reach-in cooler in the main kitchen area. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Person in charge properly covered containers of food items.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(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-106-001045. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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