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POPEYE'S #10354 scores 83; inspectors cite handwashing issues

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2578 CANDLER RD DECATUR, GA 30032

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POPEYE'S #10354 received a B, scoring 83 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Sep 22, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]

Inspection score

83/100Grade BOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed both hand sinks blocked by rolling mop bucket at the time of inspection. [2]

The inspector also observed food handler pick up box directly touching floor with gloved hands, place the box on the counter directly next to ready to eat chicken and proceeded to handle TCS foods without removing contaminated gloves and washing hands. [3]

A separate finding described food contact surface of toaster unclean with heavy accumulation of food residue. [4]

The report marks three findings as corrected on site. [5]

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 5 of 5 findings

  1. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    Observed both hand sinks blocked by rolling mop bucket at the time of inspection. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.06(2)(o)

    Observed both hand sinks blocked by rolling mop bucket at the time of inspection. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS- PIC removed rolling mop bucket. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  2. Food separation and protection

    Item 4-1A
    Observed food handler pick up box directly touching floor with gloved hands, place the box on the counter directly next to ready to eat chicken and proceeded to handle TCS foods without removing contaminated gloves and washing hands. CA: If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(n)1

    Observed food handler pick up box directly touching floor with gloved hands, place the box on the counter directly next to ready to eat chicken and proceeded to handle TCS foods without removing contaminated gloves and washing hands. CA: If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. Food handler instructed to remove gloves and wash hands. COS- Education provided. Food handler removed gloves and washed hands. . Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-1A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  3. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    Observed food contact surface of toaster unclean with heavy accumulation of food residue. CA: food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

    Observed food contact surface of toaster unclean with heavy accumulation of food residue. CA: food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    New violation

  4. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    Observed food contact surface of ice scoop holder unclean with accumulation of black buildup. Observed ice scoop directly stored in unclean ice scoop container.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

    Observed food contact surface of ice scoop holder unclean with accumulation of black buildup. Observed ice scoop directly stored in unclean ice scoop container. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. COS- PIC wash, rinsed and sanitized container and ice scoop in 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  5. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    Observed orange buildup on the interior of the lemonade machine dispenser. CA:Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Observed orange buildup on the interior of the lemonade machine dispenser. CA:Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. COS: PIC closed machines and instructed an employee to clean and sanitizer the dispenser. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    New violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    83/100B
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Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

DeKalb County · Sep 22, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Available records for this official facility

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
DeKalb County
Inspection ID
57553608
Facility ID
12295753
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from DeKalb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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