Popeye's

252-25 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11426
American
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The inspection history at Popeye's is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from three to four.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
67
Sep 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeye's.

How does Popeye's compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Popeye's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Popeye's's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Popeye's have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Popeye's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.