Pop's Restaurant

85-22 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11421

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Pop's Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. Pop's Restaurant was last inspected on Aug 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Personal cleanliness is inadequate accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Pop's Restaurant's latest score of 82 sits above the Queens average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

Feb 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

06D

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

10F

Oct 30, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Sep 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06A

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

06D

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pop's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pop's Restaurant on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pop's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, personal cleanliness is inadequate has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pop's Restaurant.

How does Pop's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Pop's Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Pop's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Pop's Restaurant 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 Pop's Restaurant 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 Pop's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pop's Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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