Inspection Atlas
Georgia Inspection Scores
Locality
GAFL
Augusta, Richmond County

POPEYES CHICKEN

450 WALTON WAY AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food
Latest score
93
Jan 12, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
4

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 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 935 violations
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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee actively preparing food without a beard restraint. COS- hair net was used for beard

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of clean stacked dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.

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 heavy debris on rack above thawing food in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Clean.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop sitting in mop bucket. C/A: Store mop in a position to air dry without contamination.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed broken/missing floor tiles and standing water throughout kitchen. C/A: Repair.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 824 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed several time temperature controlled for safety foods (TCS) (raw chicken, cheese, and lettuce) cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in walk in cooler. C/A: Maintain food products at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.

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: Yes

Observed dishes stored clean with residue. Observed shelves with residue holding dishes. C/A: Ensure food contact surfaces are properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, then air dried on a clean surface protected from contamination.

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 food inspection report from 7/30/2024 posted. C/A: Have most recent food inspection report posted.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ceilings unable to be cleaned because of missing tiles and uncleanable, peeling surface. C/A: Repair.

Nov 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 857 violations
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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: Yes

Observed dishes stored clean with residue. Observed shelves with residue holding dishes. C/A: Ensure food contact surfaces are properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, then air dried on a clean surface protected from contamination.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee scooping excess chicken breading crumbs and oil from the top of the fryer back into the frying oil. C/A: Do not put pieces of chicken, breading, or oil back into the frying oil that's being used to cook.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed oil/ shortening stored on floor. C/A: Store all food and beverage items off the floor.

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 drains in floor with standing water/ draining slowly. C/A: Repair.

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 outside of equipment with residue/ debris. C/A: Clean.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors, walls, and ceilings unable to be cleaned because of missing tiles and uncleanable, peeling surface. C/A: Repair.

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 phone on top of flour container charging. COS moved. C/A: Only store employee items in designated areas.

Jul 30, 2024

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 946 violations
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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 build-up inside bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean and increase cleaning frequency.

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 build-up on fryer's, prep-top cooler, and hot holding unit cabinets. C/A: Deep clean all equipment and increase cleaning frequency.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chipped paint, mold, and debris on walls throughout establishment. C/A: Repair walls immediately.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing tile in floors throughout kitchen and inside walk-in cooler. C/A: Repair missing tile immediately.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris and ice build-up inside walk-in freezer. C/A: Clean walk-in freezer and ensure freezer does not over-freeze.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. C/A: Clean immediately.