Feb 2, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Athens, Clarke County
Popeye's, SNS Food
1125 PRINCE AVE ATHENS, GA 30606
Food
Latest score
100
Feb 2, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
5
Score history
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Inspection history
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
Score: 953 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
No paper towels in either restroom. Corrective action (CA): All handwashing sing sinks are to be supplied with paper towels at all times.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Dumpster lid left open after last use.
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Employee phone stored on prep table. Phone removed.
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
Score: 912 violations
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: Yes
Observed buildup of mold in bulk ice machine. Corrective action (CA): Clean bulk ice machine more frequently to prevent buildup.
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
Hot water handle at front hand wash sink stripped.
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
Score: 878 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Bulk rice in dry storage not stored covered. Corrective action (CA): All food items when not actively cooling, should be stored covered.
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
Dining room tables cleaned/sanitized by incorrect method. Tables being washed with soap solution then sanitized by Quat solution. Buildup of mold in bulk ice machine and in self-service drink machine ice chute. CA: Tables should be sanitized with both buckets using Quat solution (or same sanitizer). Two bucket method is correct. Have ice machine and ice chute cleaned more frequently to prevent mold buildup.
12B - personal cleanliness
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Employee observed wearing bracelet and watch during food preparation. Only plain wedding band allowed on hands and wrists.
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
3-compartment chicken sink faucet has leak. Front handwashing sink has stripped hot water handle.
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 containers stacked wet on rack above and beside 3-compartment sink.
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: NoRepeat: No
Cups stacked too high in dispenser at front counter - lips of cups exposed.
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
Walk-in freezer has ice buildup around door and on fan hose. Walk-in cooler has leak in ceiling (not above food).
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
Mold buildup on ceiling tiles over chicken make station in back kitchen.
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
Score: 942 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
No paper towels in women's restroom. Corrective action (CA): All handwashing sinks must have paper towels available at all times. Paper towels restocked.
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
Broken handle on bottom of hot cabinet. Walk-in freezer has ice buildup on floor around door bottom.