A
Chicken · Flushing-Willets Point
POPEYES health grade & inspection history
133-44 WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY, Queens, NY 11354
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 22% of comparable Queens inspections Local context 1 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Jun 27, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 27, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 06ECritical violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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
4 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2026 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 9, 2025 | A | 9 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 6, 2024 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10FRecorded in 2 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.
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 Jun 27, 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 Jun 27, 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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