Popeyes

14-26 Cornaga Avenue, Queens, NY 11691

American

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Popeyes four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Sodium Warning / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

02B

Sodium warning icon not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags for food items that contain 2300mg or more of sodium in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized

16-08

Sodium warning statement not posted conspicuously at the point of purchase. “warning: [icon image] indicates that the sodium (salt) content of this item is higher than the total daily recommended limit (2300 mg). high sodium intake can increase blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke.”

16-10

Oct 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

May 11, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Apr 12, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.

04N

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Sodium warning - statement

16L

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Popeyes compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Popeyes most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Popeyes have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.

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