JONESBORO, Clayton County

Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits

6553 TARA BLVD JONESBORO, GA 30236

Food
Latest score
91
Jan 12, 2026
City
JONESBORO
County
Clayton
Inspections
10

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 912 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

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

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed visible light at the bottom of back door when closed. Advised to repair

May 28, 2025

Followup

Score: 961 violation

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 black substance on the surfaces of the soda nozzles in the front dining area. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency to minimize accumulation.

May 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 784 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wash hands less than 20 seconds. Also observed same employee wash hands in cold water. Advised food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms for at least 20 seconds and shall rinse under clean, running warm water. COS: Employee re-washed hands correctly.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed hand sink in the back ware washing area without paper towels. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be supplied with paper towels at all times. COS: Paper towels were provided.

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 containers of rice cooling in the walk in cooler with the lids on tight. Advised on proper cooling methods. COS: Lids were removed.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed handle at front hand sink in disrepair. Advised to repair.

Oct 18, 2024

Followup

Score: 848 violations

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 container with soda nozzles in the basin of the hand sink. Advised PIC hand sink is only for washing hands. COS: PIC removed container from sink.

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 mild/ spicy chicken pans in the walk in cooler with the lids on tight. Advised on proper cooling methods.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed package of chicken thawing in a container of water. Advised on proper thawing methods.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handle at front hand sink in disrepair. Advised to repair.

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 utensils sitting in water at 75F. Advised PIC utensils in between uses shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: PIC emptied water.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food equipment not properly working. Advised to repair

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors walls and ceilings with excessive debris. Advised to clean

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling with missing vent cover. Advised PIC wall covering shall be attached at all times.

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 7311 violations

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 TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Discussed proper ice bath

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. COS- chicken was reheated to 172F

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice cubes stored in the hand sink. Advised hand sink is only for washing hands

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at the hand sink. Advised to supply at all times

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 black substance on food contact surface of ice bin. COS- employee started cleaning ice bin

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed visible light at the back door when door is closed and drive thru window cracked open during visit. Advised to install a weather strip and keep drive thru window closed between guest.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water at prep sink. Advised to repair

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 current inspection report not posted. Advised to post the current inspection at all times

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 food equipment not properly working. Advised to repair

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed exterior of equipment with excessive debris. Advised to clean

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 several cracked / missing floor tiles. Advised to repair. Observed walls with excessive debris. Advised to clean

Mar 27, 2024

Followup

Score: 735 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee tough body parts several time and prepared (ice and beverage for customer). Advised PIC that employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Employee washed hands at designated handwash sink.

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

Observed TCS items (raw mild/spicy chicken, cheese) cold holding above 41 degrees in the walk in cooler and prep top. Advised PIC when cold holding the temperature shall be maintained at 41 degree or below. COS: Items were discarded.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several containers of white and cajun rice prepared on 3/26/24 with a temperatures between 44-46F. Advised PIC cooked time/temperature control for safety foods shall be cooled from 135 to 70 within 2 hours and from 70 to 41 within 4 hours. COS: Rice was disacrded.

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

Observed mild/ spicy chicken pans in the walk in cooler with the lids on tight. Also observed improper ice baths (not enough water and inadequate size pans) of chicken pans at the chicken prep area. Advised on proper cooling methods.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed 2 reach in freezers in disrepair in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC all equipment shall be maintained in good repair at all times.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 725 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee touch body and proceeded to prep to-go box of chicken. Advised PIC that employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Employee washed hands at designated handwash sink.

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

Observed multiple TCS items (raw chicken sections, raw spicy chicken section, coleslaw, shredded cheese, cut cabbage, raw Cajun turkey, and raw bacon) cold holding above 41 degrees F. in the temperature danger zone in the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC that when cold holding TCS items, temperatures shall range between 41 degrees F and below. COS: PIC discarded all TCS items in WIC.

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 food contact surfaces of ice machine panel in the main kitchen, interior portion of microwave in the main kitchen, and ice bin lid near drive thru window stored as clean with residue and food debris. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine panel, ice bin lid, and interior portion of microwave.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak at 3-compartment sink near faucet. Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to have leak at 3-compartment sink repaired.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

During time of inspection, observed walk in cooler of facility in disrepair, with an ambient temperature of 61 degrees F. Advised PIC ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have unit serviced.

Aug 24, 2023

Followup

Score: 862 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. Advised to reheat foods. COS- rice was reheated to 207F

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed major leak at pipe of prep sink when water is turned on. Advised to repair

Jul 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 6411 violations

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 TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to have unit serviced, PIC stated foods out of temp. in walk in cooler will be discarded

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. Advised to reheat foods to 165F.

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

Observed vomit/fecal clean up procedure with no supplies available to implement procedure. Advised to obtain

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 black substance on food contact surface of ice machine panel. Advised to clean

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed condensation from reach in freezer on containers of cheesecake. Advised to have repaired. COS-cheesecake was removed

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed insect control device above food equipment. Advised to remove

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 the kitchen area. Advised to notify pest control.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed major leak at pipe of prep sink when water drains. Advised to have repaired

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 current inspection report not posted in lobby area. Advised to post current inspection at all times.

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 walk in cooler and heat lamp not working properly. Advised to have repaired

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 7210 violations

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 several TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to discard foods in walk in cooler.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. Advised to reheat foods

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed certified food safety manager certificate not posted. Advised to post in public view at all times. COS- certificate was posted.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in kitchen with no soap. COS-soap was supplied.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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

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 facility with no vomit/fecal clean up procedure and no supplies. Advised to obtain.

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 surfaces of dishes stored clean with old food debris and ice bin with black substance. Advised to clean

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed insect control device above food equipment. Advised to relocate

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 top 1/3 of inspection report not posted at drive thru window. Advised to post.

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 walk in cooler not working properly. Advised to have unit repaired.