Thomson, McDuffie County

POPEYE'S

651 MAIN ST THOMSON, GA 30824

Food

Latest score

Dec 11, 2025

City

Thomson

County

McDuffie

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.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 905 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed black build up inside of ice machine. C/A - clean more frequently to remove build up. Return in one week to check compliance.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(b) - system flushing and disinfection (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed strong odor coming from clogged drain of three compartment sink. C/A - have drain serviced in 30 days.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dishes being stacked while wet on drying rack. C/A - ensure all dishes air dry before stacking.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors damaged and not easily cleanable. C/A - repair damaged tiles so floors are smooth and easily cleanable.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged gasket around walk in freezer door. C/A - repair to prevent ice build up on floor.

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(b) - system flushing and disinfection (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED A VERY STRONG ODOR IN THE KITCHEN FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS. CA: GET ISSUE FIXED ASAP! REPAIR FLOORS TO HELP IMPROVE SMELL.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED DISHES BEING STACKED WET ON DRYING RACK. CA: ENSURE ALL DISHES AIRDRY BEFORE STACKING.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED WIF DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. CA: GET REPAIRED. DOORS SHOULD SELF CLOSE.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED WITH MOP HEAD DOWN. CA: MOPS NEED TO BE STORED WITH MOP HEAD UP TO AIR DRY.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FLOORS NEEDING DEEP CLEANING AND FLOOR TILES NEEDING TO BE REPLACED THAT ARE HOLDING FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER. CA: REPLACE AND DEEP CLEAN.

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH IN THE BACK MOP SINK ROOM.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED A VERY STRONG ODOR IN THE KITCHEN FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS. CA: GET ISSUE FIXED ASAP!!

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED WIC & WIF DOORS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. CA: GET REPAIRED. DOORS SHOULD SELF CLOSE.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED FLOORS NEEDING TO BE CLEANED. FLOOR TILES THAT ARE MISSING OR BROKEN NEED TO BE REPLACED. FLOOR TILES BROKEN/MISSING HOLDING DIRTY WATER.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED WITH MOP HEAD DOWN. CA: MOPS NEED TO BE STORED WITH MOP HEAD UP TO AIR DRY.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 854 violations

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED OLD FOODS AND OLD GREASE SITTING IN THE BOTTOM OF FRYER. CAUSING THE KITCHEN TO HAVE A BAD ODOR. CA: REMOVE OLD FOODS AND GREASE ASAP!

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE KITCHEN. CA: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPPING FOODS, HANDLING FOOD, WASHING DISHES NEED A HAIR RESTRAINT IF HAIR IS LONGER THAN 1/2 INCH. BEARD RESTRAINTS NEEDED IF HAIR IS LONGER THAN 1/2 INCH.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED SEVERAL DISHES ON DRYING RACK BEING STACKED WET. CA: ENSURE ALL DISHES AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING SO THAT THE SANITIZER CAN PROPERLY SET.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING NEEDING TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED MEAT BLOOD ON WIC WALL. CA: ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS NEED TO BE CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FLOOR TILES THAT ARE MISSING OR BROKEN NEED TO BE REPLACED. CLEAN WIC WALL.

Jun 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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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: Yes

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN ALL OVER LID AND CONTAINER ON PT. CA; ENSURE ALL FOODS ARE STORED CLEAN AND DO NOT HAVE RAW CHICKEN ALL OVER LID OR CONTAINER.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED SEVERAL DISHES STACKED WET BY 3-COMP SINK AS WELL AS ON DRYING RACK CA: ENSURE ALL DISHES AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING

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: Yes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN RIC AND RIF. CA: INCREASE CLEANING.