Popeyes Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
67
Score
Popeyes Chicken, located at 3506 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on April 7, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection identified three major and two minor violations, including issues with food storage and the cleanliness of food-contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, Popeyes Chicken has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
61
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
58
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Apr 7, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed 3 pans of mac and cheese uncovered at the time of inspection. CA:xcept 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; COS- PIC covered food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed ice in ice bin stored uncovered at the time of inspection. CA: xcept 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;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine heavily stained with accumulation of buildup. CA: food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. COS: PIC started to melt ice and stated ice machine will be washed, rinsed and sanitized before use.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior and outside of sugar bin unclean to sight and touch with accumulation of food residue. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior and exterior of toaster and microwave unclean with accumulation of food residue. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. Discussed with PIC that all surfaces shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized within 24 hours.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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