Ringgold, Catoosa County

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

48 AKINS RD RINGGOLD, GA 30736

Food

Latest score

Apr 13, 2026

City

Ringgold

County

Catoosa

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED INSIDE CEILING PORTIONS OF MICROWAVES NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. CA: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE KEPT FREE OF DEBRIS. CB: PIC WILL HAVE MICROWAVES CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH BY 4/15/2026

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS STACKED WITHOUT ALLOWING FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. CA: CONTAINERS MUST BE ALLOWED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING. COS: PIC REARRANGED CONTAINERS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER DRYING.

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED TWO BINS OR SUGAR AND FLOUR STORED IN BINS NEXT TO DRINK STATION AND CHICKEN BREADING AREA WITH LIDS LEFT OFF. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING BINS CLOSED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. PIC CLOSED LIDS ON BINS

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED UTENSIL FOR FLOUR NOT STORED WITH HANDLE ABOVE LEVEL OF FOOD. CA: PIC WILL ENSURE UTENSILS ARE STORED PROPERLY AND THAT PROPER TYPES OF SCOOPS ARE USED AS UTENSILS IN THESE CONTAINERS.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS STACKED AFTER WASHING AND NOT ALLOWED TO AIR DRY. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF ALLOWING CONTAINERS TO AIR DRY. PIC REARRANGED TO AIR DRY PROPERLY

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED DUMPSTER WITH LID LEFT OPEN. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING LID CLOSED. PIC CLOSED LID.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 896 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RICE AND SLAW IN WALK IN COOLER WITH PAST DISCARD DATES. CA: PIC DISCARDED.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR - BAG OF COKE SYRUP LAYING ON FLOOR, BOXES OF FOODS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF FLOOR. PIC MOVED ITEMS TO SHELVES.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. CA: INFORMED PIC THAT EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH FOOD MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED UTENSIL FOR SUGAR/CINNAMON MIXTURE AND UNAPPROVED SCOOP FOR SUGAR BIN NOT STORED WITH HANDLES ABOVE LEVEL OF FOOD. CA: PIC WILL ENSURE UTENSILS ARE STORED PROPERLY AND THAT PROPER TYPES OF SCOOPS ARE USED AS UTENSILS IN THESE CONTAINERS.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED PAPER BAGS FOR TO-GO ORDERS STORED IN A LOCATION THAT IS NOT PROTECTED FROM SPLASH AND FOOD DEBRIS. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT BAGS SHOULD BE STORED IN A LOCATION AND MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION. PIC WILL MOVE BAGS TO OTHER SIDE OF SHELVES.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DRAIN HOSE FOR ICE BATH TABLE (FOR MAYO, CHEESE) NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN/SINK. OBSERVED LEMONADE MACHINE LEAKING ONTO COUNTER TOP AND EQUIPMENT BELOW. CA: PIC WILL HAVE MAINTENANCE REROUTE DRAIN HOSE TO FLOOR DRAIN AND LEMONADE MACHINE REPAIRED.

Sep 5, 2024

Followup

Score: 885 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BELOW MINIMUM REQUIRED LEVEL. CA: PIC REMADE SANITIZER BUCKETS AT PROPER CONCENTRATION. PIC WILL MONITOR CONCENTRATION LEVELS AND REPLACE SANITIZER WATER WHEN NECESSARY.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF RICE IN WALK IN COOLER WITH USE BY DATE OF 9/4. CA: PIC DISCARDED RICE.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAIR NOT PULLED BACK. CA: PIC WILL OBTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON COUNTER TOP, NOT IN SANITIZER BUCKET. ALSO OBSERVED 1 SANITIZER BUCKET TEMPORARILY STORED ON PREP TABLE. CA: INFORMED PIC THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BUCKET. PIC/EMPLOYEE DISCARDED CLOTHS. EMPLOYEE MOVED SANITIZER BUCKET TO APPROVED LOCATION.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW IN LOBBY OR DRIVE THRU WINDOW. CA: PROVIDED 2 COPIES OF NEW INSPECTION REPORT TO POST IN LOBBY AND DRIVE THRU WINDOW.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 827 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF SLAW COLD HOLDING IN REACH IN COOLER ABOVE 41F (OBSERVED AT 54F). CA: PIC STATED FOOD WAS PREPPED THE DAY BEFORE. PIC DISCARDED FOOD.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BELOW MINIMUM REQUIRED LEVEL. CA: PIC REMADE SANITIZER BUCKETS AT PROPER CONCENTRATION ACCORDING TO MANUFACUTURER'S LABEL.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT AND HAIR NOT PULLED BACK. CA: PIC WILL OBTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DRAIN HOSE FOR TABLE WITH ICE BATH NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN/SINK. CA: PIC WILL HAVE MAINTENANCE REROUTE DRAIN HOSE TO FLOOR DRAIN.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ACCUMULATION ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY (WALK IN COOLER DOOR & HANDLE, SHELVING RACKS ABOVE RAW CHICKEN STATION, COKE MACHINE DRAIN RACKS). CA: PIC WILL HAVE AREAS CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DUMPSTER WITH NO DRAIN PLUG. CA: PIC WILL OBTAIN DRAIN PLUG FOR DUMPSTER.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) - frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF BOXES AND DEBRIS IN DUMPSTER AREA. CA: PIC WILL HAVE DUMPSTER AREA CLEANED.

May 23, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.