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Chicken · Midtown-Times Square
POPEYES health grade & inspection history
240 WEST 40 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 16, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 16, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 16, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04NCritical violation
Filth 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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 08C
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Score trend
POPEYES inspection history
12 fewer 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | 25 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 8, 2024 | A | 10 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / 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.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
Filth 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.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 Jul 16, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was POPEYES last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 16, 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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