Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
58
Score
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, located at 3160 Atlanta Hwy in Athens, GA, underwent its most recent food service inspection on March 19, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 58, with one critical, two major, and four minor violations documented. Across six previous inspections, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has consistently received moderate risk ratings.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
58
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Oct 16, 2024
Followup
5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
50
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
67
Violations — Mar 19, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink by fryer not supplied with soap. CA: All handwash sinks must be supplied with soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink by fryer not operating. CA: All handwash sinks must be operable.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooling rice found on prep table did not reach stage one cooling within two hours. CA: All cooling items (foods) must reach 70F within two hours when doing two-stage cooling. -Rice discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed ice build-up around gasket in walk-in freezer.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided in restrooms where exit requires touching door handles.
511-6-1.06(2)(h)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dumpster door open.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee food items and jacket stored over food. Employee food/items must be stored below customer food.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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