Popeyes

80 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
American
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Popeyes has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Popeyes' 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
58
Nov 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Mar 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Apr 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Popeyes most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Popeyes have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Popeyes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Popeyes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes is inspected roughly once per year on average.