Popeyes #5656
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
74
Score
POPEYES #5656, located at 1830 East West Connector in Austell, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 19, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection resulted in one critical violation concerning proper cold holding temperatures, along with three minor violations for in-use utensil storage and nonfood-contact surface cleanliness. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across four scored visits.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
82
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Feb 19, 2026 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen and drive thru ice bath (*see asterisks*). C/A: During cold holding, all TCS foods must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: All foods in counter ice bath discarded. All sauces out of temperature less than 2-hours per PIC in drive thru; sauces placed in ice bath and inside WIC to rapidly cool- see temperature section.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop handle stored in contact with ice inside ice machine in main kitchen. C/A: 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; COS: Ice scoop stored correctly.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed interior door and wall near shelving inside WIC in main kitchen heavily soiled with food debris. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing floor tiles along entrance of WIF in main kitchen. C/A: Repair floor tiles; All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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