ELLENWOOD, Clayton County

Popeyes

2990 ANVIL BLOCK RD ELLENWOOD, GA 30294

Food

Latest score

May 11, 2026

City

ELLENWOOD

County

Clayton

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.

May 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 933 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

Observed handwashing sink without paper towels. CA: Hand wash sink shall be provided with individual disposable towels. COS: PIC added disposable towels to the hand sink.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed water clogged inside of floor drain at the meat prep sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Discussed with PIC maintaining plumbing system with a professional plumbing company. COS: Employee unclogged drain.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris on shelving in walk in cooler. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulation of food residue. Discussed with PIC cleaning of shelving.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 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 TCS foods (shredded and slice cheese) not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- cheese was removed

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 black container stored in the hand sink. COS- container was removed

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink with no soap available. Advised to supply at all times

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature in stagnant water. COS- water was turned on

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly activity in the dish storage area of the kitchen. Advised to clean and notify pest control

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 inspection report not posted in public view. COS-inspection was posted in public view

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice bin at the drive thru window open between use. Advised to close

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food contact surface of metal food storage pan stored clean with old food debris. Advised to clean

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drive thru window open between guest. Advised to close between use.

Nov 15, 2024

Followup

Score: 972 violations

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Most recent inspection report not posted in main lobby nor window. Advised to post most recent score.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal cell phone store on counter. Advised PIC all personal belonging shall be stored in designated area. COS-phone relocated.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 6110 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed foods (TCS) held in walk in cooler above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held @ 41F or below. Advised to discard.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pic could not provide copy of conditional employee agreement forms. Advised PIC forms shall be provided @ all times of inspection.

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: Yes

PIC did not provide procedures for vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC procedures shall be provided @ time of inspection.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Chemical sanitizer bucket fid not read between 200-400 ppm Quat. Advised POC chemical sanitizer concentration shall read between 200-400 ppm Quat. Advised to replace.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemical sanitizer bucket stored on top of steam table next to food. Advised PIC of proper chemical storage. Advised to relocate.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several containers of rice & coleslaw cooling tightly covered. Advised PIC of proper cooling methods. COS-container lids were removed.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed visible light at back door. Advised PIC to obtain weatherstrip for back door.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in kitchen. Advised to control flies & obtain insect control device

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Inspection report not posted @ drive thru window. Advised 1/4 top half of inspection report shall be posted at window.

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 several broken floor tiles with stagnant water throughout the kitchen. Advised PIC to have tiles replaced.

Apr 22, 2024

Followup

Score: 885 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food contact surfaces of flat sheets, lids, and containers with encrusted food debris. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.

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 encrusted food debris on the surfaces of the microwave and the interior panel of the ice machine at the drive through fountain drink machine.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light entry at the back door. Advised PIC to repair weatherstripping at the back door.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the most recent inspection repost not posted in public view. Advised PIC to post the most recent inspection report all times.

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

Observed missing/ broken floor tiles in the kitchen area. Advised PIC physical facilities shall remain in good repair at all times.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 6510 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee move trash bin with hands then drop fries in fryer and grab single service to go box without washing hands. COS- employee washed hands

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to discard food held over 4 hours.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand sink with no soap. COS- soap was supplied. Advised to supply at all times

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed scrub pad/brush stored in back hand sink. Advised not to store anything in the hand sink

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

Observed vomit/fecal clean up kit with no disinfectant to implement procedure. Advised to obtain disinfectant

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

Observed containers of flour stored uncovered. Advised to cover between use

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food contact surface of food storage containers stored clean with old food debris and black substance on interior food contact surface. COS- ice bin was cleaned

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

Observed rice on counter cooling on ice bath tightly covered. Advised to partially cover.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken thawing in stagnant water. Advised to place under submerged running water.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed inspection report in dining area covered. Advised must be in public view at all times

Aug 9, 2023

Routine

Score: 815 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed certified food safety manager certificate not posted in public view. Advised to relocate

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed back hand sink with no paper towels available. COS- paper towels were supplied

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed hand sink in food prep area obstructed by stacked boxes. COS- items were removed

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food contact surfaces of ice machine panel with black substance. Advised to clean

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inspection report not posted at drive thru window and not in lobby area. Advised to post