Popeyes

40 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225
American
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Popeyes stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Popeyes is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 31, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, “filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.