Popeyes

218-20 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11428
American
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Popeyes has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to three.

Looking across the full record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Popeyes's latest score of 70 falls below the Queens average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
70
Oct 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
May 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies 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 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Popeyes's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Popeyes have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

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.