Popeyes
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
95
Score
Popeyes has been inspected four times since 2024. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Atlanta sits at 90, putting Popeyes on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors and walls in the kitchen needed cleaning and repair. (CA) Advised the PIC the physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
95
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors and walls in the kitchen needed cleaning and repair. (CA) Advised the PIC that the floors and walls needed cleaning and repair. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches in the kitchen. (CA) Advised the PIC to contact their pest control and increase their spraying routine. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
90
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no response procedures or supplies for cleaning up a vomit or diarrheal incident. CA- PIC stated one is being ordered. 511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Pf
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the PIC not able to show in a verifiable manner that the employees were notified about the employee health policy. COS- I emailed a copy of the red book. 511-6-1.03(2)(m) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf and
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stacked wet. COS- dishes were unstacked to finish drying. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris along shelves, on the floors under equipment and inside the coolers. CA- equipment shall be cleaned. 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. 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)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed multiple live roaches in the dish area. CA- pest control came out on 10/18/24 but facility shall be deep cleaned. Roaches were found along shelf with debris. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
70
May 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
3-1B - food received at proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed failure to take temperature of raw chicken upon receipt. Temperatures should be taken for TCS food on receipt. Advised PIC to record temperature for TCS food on receipt.
511-6-1.04(3)(a)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.
How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Popeyes most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Popeyes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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