Popeye's
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2024, Popeye's has five inspections in the public record. Popeye's was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Stockbridge restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above bottled water in walk-in cooler. Manger moved items from off bottom shelf.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like accumulation on ceiling tiles in main dining area. Also observed staining/ accumulation on women's restroom wall.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris accumulation on on interior portion of perp top cooler lid, edges, and walls, and grease accumulation on wall behind grill. Also observed the back of ice chute with black accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of leaking, excessive ice accumulation on piping and front fans of walk-in freezer, refrigeration unit.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive trash accumulation around dumpster in refuse area. Please remove all trash and pressure wash the area.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
70
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above sauces and water in walk-in cooler. Manager moved items off of the bottom shelf. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, co...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease and food accumulation on equipment throughout the facility. Also observed interior or prep top cooler lid, edges, and walls with food debris and accumulations. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fr...
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed excessive hair accumulation in women's restroom.511-6-1.07(5)(h) - Cleaning Plumbing Fixtures- Handsinks, Urinals & Toilets (C) (h) Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures. Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive trash accumulation around dumpster in refuse area.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like accumulation on ceiling tiles in main dining area and stained ceiling tiles in main kitchen. Also observed black staining/accumulation on wall on women's restroom and by trach can adjacent to men's restroom door and main entrance.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed wire basket in disrepair with wires not contained. 511-6-1.05(2)(c) - Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces (Pf) (c) Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces. 1. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (i) Smooth; Pf (ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf (iii) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; Pf (iv) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; Pf and (v) Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods: (I) Without being disassembled, Pf (II) By disassembling without the use of tools, Pf or (III) By easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end...
511-6-1.05(2)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed back an sides of grill with grease and food accumulation. Also observed interior of prep-cooler with black and food accumulation. 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like accumulation and water damage on ceiling tiles in dining area and floors behind grills with food and grease accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vents throughout the kitchen prep area with rust accumulation.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
78
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior door of ice machine with brown accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth not stored in a sanitizing solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed interior of reach-in cooler adjacent chicken prep area in need of cleaning.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like accumulation on ceiling tiles in dinning area.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed vents throughout the kitchen prep area with rust accumulation.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
74
Apr 15, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed expired food service permit.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: In-use utensils stored in running water at 106F. In-use utensils should be stored in 135F water in between uses to prevent bacteria from forming in the water.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Observed soda fountain in the dining area leaking onto the counter. Observed grease leaking from the grease filtration system outside by the drive thru area. Manager stated that a work order has been placed to fix grease filtration leakage.
511-6-1.06(4)(h)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on air vents above the drive through area. Observed condensation and rust accumulating on the air vents in the main kitchen near the ice machine and manual ware washing area.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popeye's.
How does Popeye's compare to other restaurants in Stockbridge?
Popeye's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Stockbridge average of 79.
Has Popeye's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeye's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Popeye's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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