Popeyes

101 Delancey Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
American
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Popeyes has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
74
Feb 18, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
82
Mar 26, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Popeyes most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 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.