Waynesboro, Burke County

Popeye's Louisana Kitchen

534 S LIBERTY ST WAYNESBORO, GA 30830

Food

Latest score

May 11, 2026

City

Waynesboro

County

Burke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed frozen lemonade being thawed in hand sink cos-moved to thaw in appropriate container.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed inspection report not posted in drive through, repeat.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed roof tiles above dry food storage/frying area drooping and peeling. CA-replace asap. observed floor drain cover missing near fryer, ca -replace.

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed no hand drying provision at back hand washing sink. Ca-restock and keep stocked at all times

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed cheese, gravy, chicken in walk in cooler with no date marking, cos-dates placed on items that were cooling. chicken disposed of.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed flies in kitchen while fly fan at drive through is not turned on. CA-turn on fly fan to prevent pest intrusion.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

top portion of inspection report not posted at drive through window.

May 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 824 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed coleslaw placed in walk in cooler on 05/29 at 1:17pm and only at 50 degrees when temped at time of inspection. Ca-place in shallower metal pans to cool properly, thrown out at time of inspection

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed no hand soap at back handwashing sink. CA-replace hand soap.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed fly in walk in cooler, ca-replace seal on back door to keep pests from intruding.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

no inspection report posted at drive through window. ca-post score at drivethrough as well as in main dining area.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 737 violations

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed chicken in walk in cooler with discolored, black wing tips. COS-thrown out.

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 coke nozzle on drink machine encrusted with debris. CA-clean thoroughly and more frequently

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed chicken in walk in cooler with use by date of 04/13/2025. CA-replace sticker immediately with new one with changing chicken. remove old datemark

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed items in freezer below 41 degrees but not frozen solid to the touch. use items asap as long as below 41 degrees and repair freezer

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

flies in kitchen and sunlight coming in through back door gap. ca-replace weather stripping on door and call pest control to deal with flies.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed hand dryer in men's restroom not operating.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed lights in men's restroom out, repair asap

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 815 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Rear Hand sink has no soap for handwashing COS Soap replaced at time of inspection

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed in Rice in WIC out of date Dated 10-16-24 COS Thrown Out at time of inspection REPEAT

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee cooking chicken without hair net or hair restraint COS Employee placed hair net on head

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Flies in Kitchen area CA Call Pest control REPEAT

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Floor tiles missing and damaged CA Repair TILES!!! Repeat

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 707 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

raw chicken setting on shelf above pickles COS move drum of pickles from location to a different position

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Walk in Cooler Chicken 45 cheese 44 Items near front of cooler degrees in front Cheese in prep top cooler 51 maintenance called for coolers

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed rice in walk in cooler past its use by date exp 9-7-24 COS Thrown out at time of inspection

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

flies in FSE Air Doors not running at drive thru window open COS turned on air door and told manager that it must stay on

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Water leaking for drain pipe on to floor attached to chug warmer Repair asap

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Door on walk in cooler not sealing tight and not automatically closing CA FIX ASAP

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

floor tile damaged and grout missing repeat. Floors encrusted with flour near walls ceiling tiles showing leaks Lights showing water damage floor tiles under sink area encrusted with soil and debris

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 896 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No Hand towels at hand sink COS replaced at time of inspection

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee cooking chicken has no hair restraint. COS put hair net on head at time of inspection

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Visible daylight underneath door.CA Add weather stripping or repair thresh hold

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Men's bathroom had hand towels on floor and bathroom appeared to be unclean CA Clean ASAP

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ceiling tiles near HVAC return contains dust and grease clean ASAP Tile missing near fryer hole filled with unclean water CA clean and repair Floors walls and ceilings contain grease soil and food debris CA CLEAN ASAP

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Lighting near WIF not working needs repair CA ASAP

Jul 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant flies throughout the kitchen. C/a increase pest control frequency around back door, dumpster, and entrances to FSE

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed lids for drinks stored with the receiving end face up, collecting dust. C/aStore all single-use items with receiving ends face down and away from potential contamination.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grates of shelving, storage containers, and cold holding containers with food debris on exterior ends, not on food contact ends. C/a Clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damage to some walls, molding, and floors damaged and dented. c/a Repair damaged floors and walls