100/100Grade A
Buford · Health score & inspection history
POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
2925 Buford Dr Building 1605 Buford, GA 30519
Latest available inspection
Gwinnett County92/100Grade A
What the inspector found
All 6 findings ↗6 findings recorded on Jul 15, 2026.
Inspector observationItem 12B ↗
Personal cleanliness
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.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Inspection item 12B
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 ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 15A ↗
Equipment design and condition
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.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 15A
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 ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
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.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 15C
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 ↗Correction status not recorded
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Inspector observationItem 17C ↗
Facility maintenance and cleanliness
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.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 17C
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 ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 17C ↗
Facility maintenance and cleanliness
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
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Inspection item: Inspection item 17C
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 7/24/26
Official report · Item 17C ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 18 ↗
Pest control
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.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 18
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 status not recorded
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
Official history ↗- Latest available92/100AReport
1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.
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This page follows facility 094BF5CB-2A85-4B83-9680-9300223A2AA8 within Gwinnett County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.
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