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Popeyes: health inspection history

92-20 Jamaica Avenue, New York City, NY 11421

An inspection is a dated snapshot of what an inspector observed on one day. It is not a guarantee of current conditions. Labels and scores below are the NYC Health Department's own terms; see how to read them.
Address
92-20 Jamaica Avenue, New York City, NY 11421
Borough
Queens
Cuisine (as listed)
Chicken
Most recent grade
Grade A issued Aug 20, 2026
Latest inspection
Aug 20, 2026 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown
5 inspections, Nov 1, 2024 to Aug 20, 2026

Across these 5 inspection records, the health department cited 15 violations, of which 7 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 6 points. Among 73 graded restaurants in ZIP 11421, the median score behind the latest grade is 11 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

Inspection history

Aug 20, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 6Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 08BNot critical Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
  • 10BNot critical 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.
  • 10FNot critical 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.

Aug 3, 2026 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 68Violations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 05ECritical Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
  • 05ACritical Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
  • 04NCritical 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.
  • 04FCritical Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

Sep 22, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 08ANot critical Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 10BNot critical 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.
  • 04NCritical 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.

Nov 1, 2024 Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 16-06Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided

Nov 1, 2024 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 8Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).
  • 06DCritical Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  • 10BNot critical 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.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.