Alpharetta, Fulton County

Popeye's Chicken

3343 OLD MILTON PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30005

Food
Latest score
95
Jan 23, 2026
City
Alpharetta
County
Fulton
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.

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 Flour Containers next to chicken frying area stored uncovered. PIC advised to have them closed all the times to prevent contamination.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken floor tiles throughout main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC to have fixed.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 878 violations

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 a build-up of mold-like debris on the inside of ice machine in main kitchen area. Observed soiled residue on dishes stored clean near dish area. Observed mold-like residue on drink station nozzles at customer self-serve area. CA: Advised PIC to routinely clean all food contact surfaces to sight and touch. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

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 hot water supply not maintained during peak periods at hand sinks in main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC to have water heaters replaced/maintenance. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf

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 no inspection report posted in facility and drive thru window. CA: Advised PIC to post most current inspection report. . 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. 2. 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.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most current permit not posted in facility. CA: Advised PIC to update permit and post within public view. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single-use container being reused in salt container across from ice machine in main kitchen. COS: PIC discarded container. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

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: Yes

Observed excessive food debris on equipment floor, and walls. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA: EHS advised PIC to have employees clean during shift changes.

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 broken/exposed fryer in main kitchen area. Observed broken floor tiles throughout main kitchen area.
Observed broken reach-in coolers throughout main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC to have fixed. (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop not hung dry in back kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC to hang mop after each use. Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

Jul 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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 a build-up of mold-like debris on the inside of ice machine in main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC to routinely clean ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed excessive food debris on equipment floor, and walls. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA: EHS advise PIC to have employees clean during shift changes.

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 icicles on door and food products inside walk in freezer Observed missing/broken floor tiles near three compartment sink and frying area in main kitchen. CA: EHS advised PIC to have walk in freezer repaired and have tiles replaced. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee prepping food without proper hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: Employee put on hair restraint.

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: Yes

Observed excessive food debris on equipment floor, and walls. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA: EHS advise PIC to have employees clean during shift changes.

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 icicles on door and food products inside walk in freezer. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. CA: EHS advised PIC to have walk in freezer repaired.

Jul 20, 2023

Initial

Score: 925 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. CA/ Repair handwashing sink so it will ne accessible at all times.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water not dumped in mop sink. CA/ Clear out the mop sink so it will be accessible to dump waste water.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. CA/ Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of residues.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing drain plug at dumpster. CA/ Provide drain plug.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that light fixture in the walk in freezer is missing protective shield. CA/ Provide protective light shield.