MARIETTA, Cobb County

POPEYES #3121

2691 WINDY HILL RD SE MARIETTA, GA 30067-8612

Food
Latest score
96
Dec 15, 2025
City
MARIETTA
County
Cobb
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.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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, in drive thru, coda machine ice bin with a buildup of black debris in interior back. Observed Sprite soda nozzle and lemonade/water nozzle with a buildup of black debris. Observed in dining room soda machine, ice dispenser with a buildup of black debris on interior. C/A: Food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Sep 10, 2024

Followup

Score: 904 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR CHICKEN PREP STATION

C/A: HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL ALWAYS BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS WITHIN A FOOD SERVICE FACILITY

COS: PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED BREAD TOASTER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS/BUILD UP NEAR SMALL PREP TOP AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN.

C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH

COS: EQUIPMENT CLEANED AND SANITIZED

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 SMALL PREP TOP COOLER SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD UP/FOOD DEBRIS NEAR DRIVE THRU AREA IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RACKS/SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER AND WIC SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN MAIN KITCHEN

C/A: ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE FREE OF FOOD BUILD UP/ACCUMULATIONS

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED VENT MISSING FROM VENT HOOD ABOVE FRYER IN MAIN KITCHEN

C/A: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 709 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE BISCUITS AND COLE SLAW IN WIC IN MAIN KITCHEN

C/A: RAW POULTRY SHALL NEVER BE STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS; RAW ANIMAL PROTEINS AND RTE FOOD SHALL BE STORED ACCORDING TO THEIR MINIMUM REQUIRED COOK TEMPERATURES

COS: FOOD RE-ARRANGED

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 CONTAINERS OF COLE SLAW COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA

C/A: ALL TCS FOOD COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW

COS: FOOD DISCARDED

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 RICE IN STEAM WELL IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F. OBSERVED BONELESS WINGS AND BOTH DRAWERS OF SPICY TENDERS HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F IN WARMER DRAWERS IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA.

C/A: ALL TCS FOODS HOT HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE

COS: FOOD DISCARDED

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED RED RICE NOT COOLING AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURE/RATE TO ENSURE IT COOLS TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS

C/A: ALL TCS FOODS SHALL COOL FROM 135F-70F WITHIN 2 HOURS

COS: RICE PLACED IN FREEZER TO COOL

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(c)2,3 - demonstration (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

PIC NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE 5 SYMPTOMS/6 ILLNESSES THAT EMPLOYEES MUST REPORT IF THEY ARE EXPERIENCING THEM AND/OR DISGNOSED WITH THEM.

C/A: PIC SHALL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE 5 SYMPTOMS/6 ILLNESSES THAT EMPLOYEES MUST REPORT IF THEY ARE EXPERIENCING THEM AND/OR DISGNOSED WITH THEM.

COS: EHS INFORMED PIC OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE 5 REPORTABLE SYMPTOMS/6 REPORTABLE ILLNESSES

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED BREAD BEING TOASTED IN TOATER SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. OBSERVED NOZZLES OF SODA MACHINES IN DRIVE-THRU AND LOBBY AREA WITH BLACK DEBRIS.

C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH

COS: NOZZLES CLEANED AND SANITIZED

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

DID NOT OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT POSTED IN FACILITY OR DRIVE THRU WINDOWS

C/A: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

  1. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

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 DOOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE CAKED FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE DOOR (INSIDE AND OUT) AND BOTTOM OF THAWING CABINET SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. OBSERVED PREP TABLE ON LINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND CRUMBS. OBSERVED TOP, HANDLES AND DOORS OF BISCUIT OVEN SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE CRUMBS AND GREASE/OIL IN MAIN KITCHEN

C/A: ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CLEAN AND FREE OF ENCRUSTED GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD RESIDUE

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, FLOUR AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS BESIDE FRYER IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA

C/A: ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 803 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee pick up contaminated utensil from floor and then proceed to prep food without washing hands in front food service area.

CA: Food employees shall clean their hands immediately before engaging in food preparation after handling soiled equipment and utensils and after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.

COS: PIC instructed food employee to wash hands before proceeding to prep food.

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 white rice on counter top table in main kitchen and Havarti cheese in prep top cooler in main kitchen cold holding above 41F.

CA: TCS foods cold holding shall maintained at 41F or below.

COS: Foods discarded.

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 chicken tenders in warmer pass thru 3 hot holding below 135F.

CA: All TCS foods hot holding shall be maintained at 135F or above.

COS: Food discarded.

May 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 807 violations

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 LIQUID BUTTER COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA ON THE COUNTER. OBSERVED SEVERAL RAW CHICKEN PIECES AND WINGS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN CHICKEN STATION AREA IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN WIC IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA.

C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW

COS: GHOST PEPPER WINGS WERE COOKED IN FRYER; ALL OTHER CHICKEN IN WIC AND AT CHICKEN STATION PLACED IN FREEZER

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

OBSERVED 3 PANS OF MASHED POTATOES HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F IN WARMER CAB IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA.

C/A: ALL TCS FOODS HOT HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE

COS: MASHED POTATOES REHEATED TO 165F-170F @ 11:31AM-11:38AM

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS

C/A: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

COS: FACILITY CALLED MAINTENANCE AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED. +110F

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN BOH

C/A: ALL HAND SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANER

EHS WILL FOLLOW UP MAY 30, 2023

5/30/2023: SOAP IS PROVIDED AT BACK HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

DID NOT OBSERVE A PROPER DISINFECTANT FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT/FECAL INCIDENTS

C/A: A FOOD SERVICE FACILITY SHALL HAVE ONSITE THE PROPER DISINFECTANT TO CLEAN UP VOMIT/FECAL INCIDENTS

EHS WILL FOLLOW-UP MAY 30, 2023

5/30/2023: FACILITY HAS PROPER DISINFECTANT

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED SCOOP FOR SUGAR STORED IN PAN CONTAINING FRIED CHICKEN RESIDUE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILD UP IN BULK ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA.

C/A: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH

EHS WILL FOLLOW-UP ON MAY 30, 2023

5/30/2023: BULK ICE MACHINE IS CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH; HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED

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 SEVERAL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE OIL, CRUMBS, SPILLS, SAUCES, CRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, AND CRUSTED FLOUR.

C/A: NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH