Popeyes

142-02 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11436
American
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Popeyes has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around two violations found each time.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Popeyes scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
74
Nov 6, 2023
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
Oct 27, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Mar 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Popeyes.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Popeyes most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Popeyes's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Popeyes have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

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.