Popeyes

165-25 Liberty Avenue, Queens, NY 11433

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Popeyes has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Popeyes is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Dec 26, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Commercially processed pre-cooked tcs in hermetically sealed containers and precooked tcs in intact packages from non-retail food processing establishments not heated to 140 °f within 2 hours of removal from container or package.

02D

10F

Mar 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Feb 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

10F

Food protection certificate not available for inspection

18-11

Oct 28, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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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

Jul 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

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

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

May 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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“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

10F

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 six times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Popeyes most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

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 three times per year on average.

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