East Ellijay, Gilmer County

POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

276 HIGHLAND CROSSING S EAST ELLIJAY, GA 30540

Food

Latest score

Apr 24, 2026

City

East Ellijay

County

Gilmer

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.

Apr 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed equipment such as pans, lids, and containers not clean upon sight or touch.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The most current inspection report was not observed posted. The most recent inspection report must be posted within 15 feet of the primary entrance and within displaying distance for customers.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as needed. Observed inside of reach ins, shelving, and non food contact portions of equipment that require additional cleaning.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as needed. Observed inside of reach ins, shelving, and non food contact portions of equipment that require additional cleaning.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fryer hood vents extremely soiled with grease. CA: Ensure fryer is cleaned regularly to prevent build-up.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door without door sweep. Doors leading into establishment must be completely sealed in order to prevent rodents and insects from entering.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC did not have records showing that employees were aware of their foodborne illness reporting responsibilities. Facility must ensure all employees are notified (in a verifiable manner) of their responsibilities for reporting symptoms of foodborne illness. Emailed information to address provided.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No response kit for diarrheal/vomit clean up. Emailed information.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in back kitchen area. Maintain facilities free of pests.