Swainsboro, Emanuel County

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

323 S MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

Food

Latest score

Apr 2, 2026

City

Swainsboro

County

Emanuel

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.

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 913 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 cole slaw, mayo, and ranch at 48 degrees F in reach in cooler. Cooler ambient temp was 52 degrees F. C/A - have cooler serviced so it can hold a safe cold hold temperature of at least 41 degrees F or colder for TCS foods. COS - manager tossed all TCS food in cooler

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

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

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 835 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rice cooling in walk in cooler. Rice started cooling at 10:30 buts was only 92 degrees F after 2 1/2 hours. C/A - all food should be cooled to under 70 degrees F in TWO HOURS. COS - manager tossed food.

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 no vomit/diarrhea kit. C/A - order new kit and/or send someone to store to obtain supplies for kit

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed reddish-black build up on upper inner surface of ice machine. C/A - clean and sanitize more often to prevent build up. COS - manager had surface cleaned and sanitized.

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: No

Observed sanitizer not reading in bucket. C/A - replace sanitizer more regularly so it is strong enough to be effective.
COS - employee changed out bucket.

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 dirty knife left out. Manager says it is cleaned and sanitized once per day. C/A - wash, rinse, and sanitize knives very four hours. COS - manager had knife washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drink on food prep surface. Observed personal bag hanging above food prep surface. CA: Keep items in a designated area away from food and food prep surfaces.

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies throughout the kitchen. CA: Control flies in kitchen/dining area

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no employee health reporting agreements on-site during inspection. C/a Keep EHRA on-site, they can be found at georgiaeh.us - food service.

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no vomit response kit present. C/a until one is delivered, one must be made of paper towels, disposable brooms, bleach, a disposable mop, an apron, and a mask.

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer compartment of 3-compartment sink not receiving sanitizer. C/a Hand fill all sanitizer buckets and 3-compartment sink until chemical feeder is fixed.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed womens bathroom missing "Employees must wash hands before returning to work" sign. C/a Make and post sign