Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

1101 Rutland Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212
American
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Looking across the full record, establishment is not free of harborage or conditions is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Brooklyn sits at 77, putting Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
90
Dec 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
55
Aug 20, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Feb 23, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Feb 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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 Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?

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

How does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 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 Louisiana Kitchen 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 Louisiana Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.