Hiram, Paulding County

Popeyes #11281

5329 WENDY BAGWELL PKWY HIRAM, GA 30141

Food
Latest score
100
Feb 9, 2026
City
Hiram
County
Paulding
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.

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee preparing food while wearing bracket. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC had employee remove bracelet.

Feb 17, 2025

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice well in drive thru area not cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: Spoke with PIC about cleaning frequency.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee without hair restraints on head. CA: PIC will have employees wear hair restraints.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee wearing watch and braclet while handeling food. CA: Employee removed jewelry.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 955 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee without hair restraints on head and beard. CA: PIC will have employees wear hair restraints.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee handeling food while wearing a watch. CA: PIC had employee remove watch.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no food service permit posted. CA: PIC will post food service permit.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no food service inspection report posted at front. CA: PIC will post current inspection report.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed accumulations food debris aroud fryers and on floor. CA: PIC shall have non-food contact surfaces of equipment cleaned at a frequency to reduce accumulation of food residues.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

Observed ice well in drive thru area not cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain food-contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: Spoke with PIC about cleaning frequency. Nozzles will be detailed clean by date indicated. Update: Site visit made 3/8/2024 and observed ice well was detailed clean to sight and touch.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed broken floor tiles in dish area. CA: PIC will have work order placed. Tiles to be repaired by correct by date indicated.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed personal item (jacket) in food prep area (breading station area). CA: PIC designated area for employee items and moved items there.

Oct 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 945 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(c) - handwashing aids & devices, use restrictions (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed equipment being rinsed in handwashing sink in front area. CA: Equipment was removed from sink. Discussed with PIC hand sinks to be used for handwashing only and accessible at all times.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink in food prep area. CA: PIC placed paper towels at handwashing sink.

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 in use utensils stored in water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: PIC removed utensils to be sanitized and placed back into water with sufficient velocity to prevent debris accumulation.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken floor tiles in dish area and in prep area infront of walk-in freezer. CA: PIC will have work order placed. Tiles to be repaired by correct by date indicated.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal items in food prep areas and food contact surfaces. CA: PIC designated area for employee items and moved items there.