Popeyes

34 East 14 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003

American

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Popeyes appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Popeyes on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

09E

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

Jan 22, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

Jul 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04K

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

05E

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

Apr 24, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Popeyes most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan 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 around two times per year on average.

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