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NamePOPEYES OF HICKORY
Address2455 US HWY 70 SE
 
City/State/ZIP
HICKORY NC 28602
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyCatawba
Inspection Date 5/4/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsRestaurant opening later than normal today due to lack of employees.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) Must have person in charge who is food safety certified onsite at all operating hours. Have 210 days from date of permit to meet this requirement
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P) Observed large amount of pans and equipment stacked on the clean shelf that had food particles and greasy film. All items must be clean to sight and touch. CDI sent to dish sink
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Observed beans and gravy in steam table at 108 and 110 degrees. Hot foods must be held at 135 or above. Make sure foods are reheated properly before put into hot holding. CDI sent to reheat to 165, then hold at 135 or above.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Controlling Pests Observed flies present during inspection. Work on pest control.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing (C) Do not over stack cup holders, or keep plastic sleeves pulled up over them to prevent contamination.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Replace missing lid for large breader container. Large stand up freezer that is not working needs to be repaired or replaced. Small reach in cooler at front area that is not working needs replacing or repairing. Fryers are currently being powered by a drop cord running on the ground. This is not allowed. Fryers or outlets need repair. Repair latch on hot holding cabinet. Hand sink near dish area is leaking underneath when running, needs repair.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency (C) Observed build up on basins and drainboards of three compartment sink. Keep free from build up.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Observed build up on: tops and sides of equipment, cooler doors, handles and gaskets, hand sink basins, and other hand contact areas. Needs cleaning.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11 Surface Characteristics - Indoor Areas (C) 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Observed build up on ceiling around vents. Observed build up on floors under and around equipment. Keep free from build up. All areas where grout around floor tiles and drains is no longer smooth needs to be repaired. Reattach all baseboards that are missing or damaged. Replace all damaged/ missing ceiling tiles.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) Observed lighting in women's restroom is very dim. Needs repair.