Popeyes

2174 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10462

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Popeyes has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after four on the prior visit.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Bronx restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Aug 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Jan 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Apr 6, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Popeyes most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Popeyes's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

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 two times per year on average.

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