Popeyes

2534 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10025
American
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Popeyes appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. On May 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

Popeyes' latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74
Dec 8, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
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
Aug 3, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
16-06
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from May 29, 2025. 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 two 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.