Popeyes
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
95
Score
Popeyes appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. Popeyes was last inspected on May 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
“Surface characteristics-indoor areas” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing nine times across the record.
Restaurants in West Roxbury average 88, so Popeyes is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several area's of flooring in the main kitchen area damaged missing and lifting allowing moisture to get underneath. Address and make all necessary repairs. Floor of the walk-in cooler not securely fastened possibly causing a tripping hazard. Address and make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
95
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from 3/2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several area's of flooring in the main kitchen area damaged missing and lifting allowing moisture to get underneath. Address and make all necessary repairs. Floor of the walk-in cooler not securely fastened possibly causing a tripping hazard. Address and make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-202.16-C
90
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in back pre did not have any paper towels. PIC will correct.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a cleaning of the in place equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink in back prep. PIC did correct. Please monitor.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice build up in walk in freezer arounf door. Please remove.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the floor between cooking line and back prep area. Patches have been made but floor coming up in spots still. If not repaired by re-inspection date please provide work order when it will be done.
590.006/6-101.11-C
78
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: In back room on prep table found water leaking from supply line for the soda machine. It was leaking onto the prep table that had packaged chicken on it. The packages are vacuum sealed . Please clean package before opening. Do not use prep table until repaired.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Water leaking onto prep table from water supply for the soda machine in the back room. Please dod not use prep table until repairs are done and table has been sanitized.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until end of the month. Please have hood cleaned or a date when it will be cleaned. 2-25-25 Please provide a date when the hood will be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Patches made to the floor are falling apart again. Please address. 2-25-25 PIC stated that someone is coming tonight to fix the floor.
590.006/6-101.11-C
82
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until end of the month. Please have hood cleaned or a date when it will be cleaned. 2-25-25 Please provide a date when the hood will be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Water leaking onto prep table from water supply for the soda machine in the back room. Please dod not use prep table until repairs are done and table has been sanitized.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Patches made to the floor are falling apart again. Please address. 2-25-25 PIC stated that someone is coming tonight to fix the floor.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: In back room on prep table found water leaking from supply line for the soda machine. It was leaking onto the prep table that had packaged chicken on it. The packages are vacuum sealed . Please clean package before opening. Do not use prep table until repaired.
590.003/3-307.11-C
82
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Patches made to the floor are falling apart again. Please address.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker good until end of the month. Please have hood cleaned or a date when it will be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling above the deep fry area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please have the hot water heater ajusted so that water is hot at the hand sinks on demand. The water does get hot but did take a few mins to get hot. Please correct.
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Please post an up to date Allergen certificate. One posted is expired.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the moldy caulking at the three bay sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
82
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace missing and cracked door sweeps.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the floor repaired in a few stops in the locaton. I understand this may take time but please provide me with a estimate and time frome needed to have fixed. 1-26-24 Was emailing with GM and was told they getting a price to repair the floor. This will take some time. Please let me know what the plan after you talk to the repair company.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the on demand water heater ajusted. At this time no hot water at any of the hand sinks due to the fact that the three bay sink was being filled up. When the water is off at the three bay the hand sinks had hot water. Please address this with a plumber.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the floor repaired in a few stops in the locaton. I understand this may take time but please provide me with a estimate and time frome needed to have fixed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to post a copy of the Allergen certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean hood filters and had the hood cleaned. Sticker expires today. Please have cleaned before re-inspection.
590.004/4-202.18-C
78
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the molding caulking at the three bay sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw chicken in a sink filled with water. The water was not running at this time. PIC did correct at this time.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: The floor by the three bay sink will need to be repaired.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: The hood filters on the cooking line will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker will be expired June 13Th. Please have the hood cleaned or provide a date when it will be cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Dec 15, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC was using a prep area with water dropping from ceiling behind table. PIC has addressed buy moving prep table away from leak and sanitizer it before use. Leak was called in and is going to be addressed.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace moldy caulking at the three bay sink along the wall.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment prep tables three bay sink and in walk in of grease build up debris and dry food.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC has called to have a leak from the roof above a prep table addressed. PIC has moved to another area. Please provide report for repairs done.
590.006/6-101.11-C
78
Jul 8, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There is grease buildup on the outdoor grease storage container. Clean to remove. Outside trash area has old grease barrels. Remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes?
Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.
How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?
Popeyes most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the West Roxbury average of 88.
Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes have averaged around two violations 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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