Popeyes Restaurant Inspections in NYC

152 NYC locations · 518 inspections on record

Overview

Popeyes operates 152 locations across NYC and maintains a Grade A rate of 95.71% across 518 inspections, with an average score of 10.8 points. The chain has experienced 5 emergency closures since records began, with the majority of its locations concentrated in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx. Most violations cited involve 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..

152
NYC Locations
95.71%
Grade A Rate
10.8
Avg Inspection Score
5
Total Closures

Popeyes Locations by Borough

  • Brooklyn50 locations
  • Queens40 locations
  • The Bronx30 locations
  • Manhattan27 locations
  • Staten Island5 locations

Most Common Violations at Popeyes

  1. 1Non-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.
  2. 2Anti-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.
  3. 3Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  4. 4Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  5. 5Filth 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.

Recent Closures at Popeyes

  • Popeyes Closed

    1351 Forest Avenue, Staten Island · Mar 9, 2026

  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Closed

    3342 Fulton Street, Brooklyn · Jul 3, 2025

  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Closed

    3342 Fulton Street, Brooklyn · Jun 30, 2025

  • Popeyes Closed

    360 Baychester Avenue, The Bronx · Sep 18, 2024

  • Popeyes Closed

    360 Baychester Avenue, The Bronx · Sep 11, 2024

Popeyes Locations in NYC

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Popeyes: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Popeyes locations are in NYC?

Popeyes has 152 locations in New York City, with a total of 518 health inspections on record.

What health grade do Popeyes restaurants typically receive?

95.71% of Popeyes inspections result in Grade A, which is above the NYC restaurant average of approximately 77%.

What is the average inspection score at Popeyes in NYC?

The average NYC health inspection score for Popeyes is 10.8 points. Scores of 0-13 earn Grade A; 14-27 earn Grade B; 28+ earn Grade C.

Has any Popeyes location been closed by NYC Health?

Yes. Popeyes locations have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 5 times in total. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions posing an immediate public health hazard.

What violations are most common at Popeyes restaurants?

The most frequently cited violations at Popeyes NYC locations include: 10F: 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.; 10B: 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.; 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests..