POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN received an A, scoring 92 out of 100, in a Gwinnett County food-service inspection on Jul 15, 2026. The official report lists six findings. [1]
The inspector observed an employee with a beard longer than 1/2 inch that was preparing food without wearing a beard net. [2]
The inspector also observed an accumulation of ice on the fan covers in the freezer and icicles along refrigeration lines indicating a leak. [3]
A separate finding described a build-up of grease deposits, dust accumulation and debris on the external surface of the kitchen ice machine and ovens. [4]
Showing 6 of 6 findings
Observed an employee with a beard longer than 1/2 inch that was preparing food without wearing a beard net. 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 (1/2"). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee donned beard net then washed hands.
Code .03(5)(j)
Observed an employee with a beard longer than 1/2 inch that was preparing food without wearing a beard net. 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 (1/2"). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee donned beard net then washed hands.Official report · Item 12B ↗
Observed an accumulation of ice on the fan covers in the freezer and icicles along refrigeration lines indicating a leak. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Any refrigeration leaks should be repaired. Correct by 7/24/26.
Code .05(6)(a)
Observed an accumulation of ice on the fan covers in the freezer and icicles along refrigeration lines indicating a leak. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Any refrigeration leaks should be repaired. Correct by 7/24/26.Official report · Item 15A ↗
Observed a build-up of grease deposits, dust accumulation and debris on the external surface of the kitchen ice machine and ovens. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) Corrective Actions: A deep cleaning should be done by 7/24/26.
Code .05(7)(a)2,3
Observed a build-up of grease deposits, dust accumulation and debris on the external surface of the kitchen ice machine and ovens. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) Corrective Actions: A deep cleaning should be done by 7/24/26.Official report · Item 15C ↗
Observed beaded condensation on a ceiling tile in ware washing and drops of water coming from a ceiling tile located between the walk-in cooler and the fryer galley. Another leak was coming from a ceiling tile in the area between the fryer galley and the front. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct by 7/24/26.
Code .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3
Observed beaded condensation on a ceiling tile in ware washing and drops of water coming from a ceiling tile located between the walk-in cooler and the fryer galley. Another leak was coming from a ceiling tile in the area between the fryer galley and the front. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct by 7/24/26.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Observed a black mold-like buildup in the corner of the wall across from the ice machine in the kitchen. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct by 7/24/26
Code .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3
Observed a black mold-like buildup in the corner of the wall across from the ice machine in the kitchen. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct by 7/24/26Official report · Item 17C ↗
The internal and external double doors on the North-facing side of the facility are not tight fitting. Light can be see between the doors along the top 1/4. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (C) 2) closed, tight-fitting windows; (C) and 3) solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C) Corrective Actions: External door pulled shut so that it is tight fitting. Door is not in use and has a posted signage indicating that the double doors are not to be used.
Code .07(2)(m)
The internal and external double doors on the North-facing side of the facility are not tight fitting. Light can be see between the doors along the top 1/4. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (C) 2) closed, tight-fitting windows; (C) and 3) solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C) Corrective Actions: External door pulled shut so that it is tight fitting. Door is not in use and has a posted signage indicating that the double doors are not to be used.Official report · Item 18 ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Gwinnett County · Jul 15, 2026
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