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Chicken · Elmhurst

POPEYES health grade & inspection history

40-10 82 STREET, Queens, NY 11373

24 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Aug 11, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Aug 12, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Aug 12, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 04L
    Critical violation

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 06D
    Critical violation

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

  • 08A

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

  • 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.

Score trend

POPEYES inspection history

17 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Aug 12, 2026245Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Aug 11, 2025A72Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Aug 11, 20252Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
May 6, 20241Sodium Warning / Initial Inspection
May 6, 2024A63Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 06D
    Recorded in 2 inspections

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

Official location

POPEYES on the map

Common questions

POPEYES inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for POPEYES?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Aug 11, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 24 violation points.

When was POPEYES last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 12, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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