Popeyes

14 East 23 Street, Manhattan, NY 10010
American
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Popeyes appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

Popeyes' latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
Oct 25, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate not available for inspection
18-11
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
90
Aug 29, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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 Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” 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 78 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 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.