Athens, Clarke County

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

130 MCCLUNG RD ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Mar 10, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

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.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 926 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Paper towels not supplied in dispenser at dish pit hand wash station. Corrective action (CA): All hand wash sinks shall be supplied with approved drying provisions. Worker refilled dispenser.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Establishment does not have proper written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal incidents. Person in charge (PIC) produced non-EPA approved disinfectant for cleaning bodily fluids. CA: Establishment shall have proper written procedures and EPA approved disinfectant on-site for cleanup of bodily fluids.

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: Yes

Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy buildup of flour and debris on shelving above chicken prep station.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ladies waste receptable in restroom not properly covered.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed buildup of grease and debris under and behind fryers. Grout is missing between tiles in fryer area.

Sep 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 884 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

Shredded cheese, sliced cheese, and shredded lettuce held above 41 F in make table. Ambient temperature on thermometer underneath read 50 F. CA: All time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be help at 41 F or below for cold holding. COS: Person in charge (PIC) moved cheeses and lettuce to walk in cooler as they had not been out of temperature for more than four hours.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple metal bins stacked wet on dry dish rack in ware washing area.

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

Make table unable to hold TCS foods at 41 F or below; Not in good repair. Service call for make tale placed during inspection.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floors and wall through kitchen have heavy grease and food debris build up. Metal bin under fryer drip cup full of old grease and food debris.

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Improper cooling method used for slaw (covered containers in bottom of sandwich prep cooler). Cool in shallow uncovered containers in walk-in cooler until 41 °F before portioning and placing in prep cooler. Slaw uncovered and moved to WIC to finish cooling.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food worker without a hair restraint.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Gaps observed around back door. Improve weather stripping so daylight isn't visible around edges of door.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 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: Yes

Slaw in bottom of make table held at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 41F or below in cold holding. Slaw discarded; food trays removed from cooler to increase air circulation.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink cup stored on prep table without a lid or straw. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks at work stations shall be in single-sue cups with lids & straws. Drink discarded.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Paper towels not provided at dish pit handwash sink and men's room handwash sink. CA: All handwash sinks shall be provided with paper towels. Paper towels supplied to sinks.

May 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 816 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held at a temperature below 135F in countertop hot wells. CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 135F or above in hot holding. Food discarded; hot well thermostat turned up.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Rice cooling in walk-in cooler (WIC) did not meet stage 1 cooling parameter. CA: TCS foods shall be cooled using 2-stage cooling: 1) 135F to 70F within 2 hours, and 2) 70F to 41F within an additional 4 hours. Rice discarded.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge (PIC) not able to produce verifiable documentation showing employees are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses. Corrective action (CA): Reporting agreements or similar documents shall be available for verification by Health Department.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Paper towels not supplied at hand sink by fryers. CA: Hand sinks are to be supplied with paper towels at all times. Towels restocked.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Rice cooled using improper methods (cooling on countertop until it reaches 70F; ambient air temperature is greater than 70F. Cool on counter until 135F, then place uncovered in WIC or walk-in freezer (WIF) to rapidly cool.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food worker wearing multiple bracelets while working. Nothing more than a plain band ring allowed on hands or wrists. Bracelets removed.

Nov 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink stored without a lid or straw on table by warmer. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks are to be stored in a single-use cup with lid and straw. Drink discarded.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food tray stored in back handsink, blocking access. CA: Handsinks are to be accessible at all times and used for no other purpose than handwashing. Tray removed.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken thawing under warm water in back prep sink. Running water for thawing must be 70F or less. Switched to cold water.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed metal pans stacked wet on clean dish shelf in back. Allow to air-dry completely before stacking. Pans rearranged to drain.

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: Yes

Drain plug missing in dumpster.