A
Chicken · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
POPEYES health grade & inspection history
14 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010
10
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 56% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context Same as the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on Aug 27, 2025. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Aug 27, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
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.
- 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.
- 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
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | A | 10 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 25, 2023 | A | 2 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 25, 2023 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 29, 2022 | A | 8 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-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.
- 10FRecorded 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.
- 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.
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 27, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 10 violation points.
When was POPEYES last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Aug 27, 2025.
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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