Popeyes

88-08 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11372
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Popeyes appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Popeyes' latest score is in line with 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
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
74
Oct 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
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
78
Aug 9, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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 Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains three 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 two times, 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' inspection record improved over time?

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

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.