Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
January 13, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 4
Popeyes currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 13, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 13, 2026
- Date
- January 13, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 10, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 15, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Popeyes has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and October 2024. Its latest score was 11, lower than its October 2024 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Popeyes's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Popeyes's current NYC health grade?
Popeyes currently has a A grade.
When was Popeyes last inspected?
Popeyes was last inspected on January 13, 2026.
What was Popeyes's latest inspection score?
Popeyes's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Popeyes have in its latest inspection?
Popeyes had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Popeyes located?
Popeyes is located at 499 East 163rd Street in The Bronx, NY 10451.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41531373
Last updated: June 26, 2026