Rome, Floyd County

POPEYES #13885 (TURNER MCCALL)

1603 TURNER MCCALL BLVD ROME, GA 30161

Food
Latest score
89
Apr 20, 2026
City
Rome
County
Floyd
Inspections
6

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 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 897 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 multiple TCS foods (sliced cheese 44 degrees Fahrenheit, mayonnaise 47 degrees Fahrenheit, spicy mayonnaise 45 degrees Fahrenheit, slaw 46 degrees Fahrenheit) cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep top cooler on the main prep line. CA: TCS foods must be cold-held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. COS: TCS foods that had been held in the cooler for 4 hours or greater were discarded. The slaw had been prepped less than 4 hours later and was moved into the walk-in cooler to be properly cooled.

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 multiple TCS foods (chicken tenders 118 degrees Fahrenheit, 124 degrees Fahrenheit, 128 degrees Fahrenheit) hot-holding in pass through warmer in main kitchen area. CA: TCS foods must be hot-held at a minimum of 135 degrees Fahrenheit COS: The CFSM chose to discard the chicken tenders.

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: No

Observed prep top cooler on the main prep line not properly maintaining food at 41 degrees or below and in need of service/ repair. CA: Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the prep top cooler properly serviced by a licensed technician. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

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: No

Observed cooler on main prep line in need of service/ repair. CA: Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the cooler serviced by a licensed technician. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

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: No

Observed an accumulation of ice on the flood and surrounding the door of the walk in freezer not allowing the door to be properly closed. CA: Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the ice removed and the walk in freezer serviced by a licensed technician to ensure proper functionality. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

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 residue accumulation on the nonfood contact surfaces of food storage containers on the main cook line and metal shelving on the main prep line. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the equipment properly cleaned. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

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 an accumulation of grease and flour underneath fryers and prep surfaces on the main cook line. CA: Physical facilities must be cleaned often enough to prevent residue accumulation. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will thoroughly clean the area. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

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: YesRepeat: No

Observation: Observed an accumulation of black residue on multiple soda dispensing nozzles in the main lobby.

Corrective Action: Discussed cleaning methods and frequency of food contact surfaces with the PIC. The PIC had all of the soda dispensing nozzles properly cleaned and will educate employees on cleaning methods and frequency of food contact surfaces.

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 993 violations

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 residue buildup on floors and under equipment throughout the facility. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. PIC will thoroughly clean the facility.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed heavy ice buildup on walk in freezer door not allowing the freezer door to close. The ice was thawing into the walk in cooler creating a puddle of water. No temperature violations observed. CA: PIC will have ice on freezer door removed and cleaned and all water on floor cleaned.

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 reach in cooler at front food service area not maintaining 41 degrees or lower. Cocktail sauce (NON-TCS) observed at 45 degrees. No TCS foods involved. CA: PIC will have cooler serviced and repaired and will contact Health Department upon completion of repairs. PIC will not store any foods which require refrigeration or are considered TCS in cooler until cooler is rechecked.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwash sinks throughout facility not reaching proper temperature to ensure proper handwashing is achieved. CA; PIC will have handwash sinks serviced to ensure water temperature reaches at least 100 degrees F. PIC will contact Health Department to have handwash sinks rechecked.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwash sink in three compartment sink area being operated with valve as the sensor was not working correctly. The sink continuously ran water. CA: PIC will have plumbing and sensor repaired for this handwash sink.

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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 automatic handwashing sink not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employees. Observed water from automatic handwashing sink in raw meat prep and cooking area not activating. CA: Discussed handwashing sink with PIC. PIC will have maintenance company come to service handwashing sink. Employees will use handwashing sinks in other areas of facility until handwashing sink is repaired. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution reading at 0 ppm in sanitizer buckets and in 3 compartment sink. CA: Discussed sanitizer concentration with PIC. Facility was out of sanitizer solution. PIC had sanitizer solution delivered from nearby branch. PIC replaced all sanitizer in sanitizer buckets and 3 compartment sink. Quat sanitizer verified at 200 ppm.

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 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: No

Observed automatic handwashing sink not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employees. Observed water from automatic handwashing sink in cooking area not turning on. CA: Discussed handwashing sink with PIC. PIC adjusted automatic handwashing sink so that the water would turn on allowing it to be used properly.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed residue buildup on floors and under equipment throughout the facility. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. PIC will thoroughly clean the facility.