Popeyes

102-18 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11368
American
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Popeyes stretching back to 2023. Popeyes was last inspected on Dec 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

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

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Popeyes is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Dec 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jul 25, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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
Jul 11, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
“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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains four 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 Queens?

Popeyes most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than 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 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 around two times per year on average.