POP POT received an A, scoring 90 out of 100, in a Gwinnett County food-service inspection on Jun 18, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]
The report states: “&2Observed two employee beverages in multi-use containers stored on the in-use prep table.” [2]
The inspector also observed 4x pork/chicken bone soups of various sizes passively cooling on a cart at room temperature in the prep area. [3]
A separate finding described raw chicken thawing in the meat sink. [4]
Showing 4 of 4 findings
&2Observed two employee beverages in multi-use containers stored on the in-use prep table. // Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C) Corrective Actions: The beverages were relocated. //
Code .03(5)(k)1
&2Observed two employee beverages in multi-use containers stored on the in-use prep table. // Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C) Corrective Actions: The beverages were relocated. //Official report · Item 2-2B ↗
Observed 4x pork/chicken bone soups of various sizes passively cooling on a cart at room temperature in the prep area. // Foods shall be cooled using one or more methods approved by the health authority (e.g., smaller batches, thinner portions, using rapid cooling equipment, stirring food in containers placed in an ice water bath, using containers that facilitate heat transfer and ice as an ingredient; placing items in the walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer partially or completely uncovered as long as the food is protected from overhead contamination). (Pf, C) Corrective Actions: The soups were placed on ice baths and then moved into the walk-in cooler to cool. Discussed cooling methods…
Code .04(6)(e)
Observed 4x pork/chicken bone soups of various sizes passively cooling on a cart at room temperature in the prep area. // Foods shall be cooled using one or more methods approved by the health authority (e.g., smaller batches, thinner portions, using rapid cooling equipment, stirring food in containers placed in an ice water bath, using containers that facilitate heat transfer and ice as an ingredient; placing items in the walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer partially or completely uncovered as long as the food is protected from overhead contamination). (Pf, C) Corrective Actions: The soups were placed on ice baths and then moved into the walk-in cooler to cool. Discussed cooling methods (such as using smaller portions). //Official report · Item 11A ↗
Observed raw chicken thawing in the meat sink. The chicken was in the original shipping bag and box in the sink with no running water. // Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1) under refrigeration that keeps the food at 41°F or less; 2) completely submerged in running water with the temperature of the water at 70°F or less, has sufficient flow to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and that no part of the food exceeds 41°F; 3) as a part of the cooking process. (C) Corrective Actions: The meat was placed into the walk-in cooler. //
Code .04(6)(c)
Observed raw chicken thawing in the meat sink. The chicken was in the original shipping bag and box in the sink with no running water. // Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1) under refrigeration that keeps the food at 41°F or less; 2) completely submerged in running water with the temperature of the water at 70°F or less, has sufficient flow to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and that no part of the food exceeds 41°F; 3) as a part of the cooking process. (C) Corrective Actions: The meat was placed into the walk-in cooler. //Official report · Item 11C ↗
Observed damanged weather stripping above back screen door while the solid exterior door was opened. // 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: Please replace the broken weather stripping. //
Code .07(2)(m)
Observed damanged weather stripping above back screen door while the solid exterior door was opened. // 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: Please replace the broken weather stripping. //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 · Jun 18, 2026
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