Popeyes
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Popeyes has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
“Effectiveness-hair restraints” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Roxbury restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple Staff working with RTE foods observed without hair restraint . Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working the register and placing lids inside the cup for customer. Discontinue
590.003/3-307.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Several light bulbs observed not working.Replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be old rodent droppings observed near the cashier station and in mop closet and 1 old dead mice were observed on top of the safe box under the cashier station .remove droppings clean and sanitize affected areas .Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-C
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff working the register and placing lids inside the cup for customer. Discontinue Observed staff living kitchen area and switching task without washing hands first. PIC to retrain staff on when to wash to prevent cross contamination by hand.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff leaving kitchen area with gloves on and coming back to perform new task with same gloves on. Discontinue. Observed staff finishing one task with gloves on and touching RTE with the same glove. Food was discard voluntarily by PIC. PIC to train staff on glove usage.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of Blodgett oven observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of microwave observed heavily soiled exterior of bulk storage bin observed soiled walls around cook line observed soiled exterior and around breading table observed soiled. Clean and sanitze to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to retain staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide updated Certificate of Inspection PIC to provide updated Allergen Certificate.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Compliance with food law (pf)
Inspector notes: Small cups of desert observed without any labels or nutriiton information. Discontinue and provide lables.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple Staff working with RTE foods observed without hair restraint . Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers observed without labels. Provide lables when remove from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bags of frozen chicken thawing in the 3 bay sink wthout cold running water. PIC to review and retrain staff on thawing methods. Corrected on site by PIC.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expire: 02.27.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled dishes loaded on floor racks. Discontinue and use designated drain boards.
590.004/4-301.13-C
43
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several lights out in the front service hot holding unit. Replace. Unit was still funtioning at the appropriate temperature (140F >)at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wall to the inside of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings on floor below beverage fountain provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Oct 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Mens restroom toilet not able to flush due to over flowing issue repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge to develop a cleaning schedule for frequent cleaning through kitchen area.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings on floor below beverage fountain provide current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cooking equipment to remove accumulated grease on exhausthood filters and food soil on front line hot holding units.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening near Mac n Cheese Holding Unit.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain cover missing replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and flour prep area to remove accumulated flour and grease soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen area recepticle broken replace.
590.005/5-501.13-C
52
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Beverage Ice dispenser shoot soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Fixture front kitchen entrance door missing replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Opening observed at wall baseboard attached to dry storage room repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard boxes used as floor mat discontinue practice and provide commercial grade floor covering.
590.006/6-201.15-C
78
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Fan cover of the small single door cooler holding large bags of grated cheese visibly soiled and with a dust like substance. Clean to remove. Floor under and around the fryers with foods/grease spills. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: clothing stored on paper storage racks discontinue and provide other suitable facilities for employee clothing possessions.
590.006/6-501.110-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Walls soiled inside walk in cooler clean. floors below cooking equipment and below soda fountain station
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: toilets soiled clean.
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of cooking equipment soiled clean. soda dispenser shoot soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes?
Across the inspection record, “effectiveness-hair restraints” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.
How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Popeyes most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Popeyes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes is inspected around four times per year on average.
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