POPEYES in East Harlem (South)
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026
📍 1908 3 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10029 ·
🍽️ Chicken
Overview
Popeyes in East Harlem holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, indicating the establishment is not currently operating or not yet permitted for operation. The restaurant has 6 inspections on record since 2023, with a single Grade A and one Grade B result prior to its current status, and no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
POPEYES in East Harlem (South): Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE Z
Jan 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 20
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Oct 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, conta...
GRADE A
Jun 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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.
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional i...
Jun 27, 2024
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
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. Condensatio...
GRADE B
Mar 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 24
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
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 ...
May 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Non-food contact surfa...
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POPEYES in East Harlem (South): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POPEYES last inspected?
- POPEYES was last inspected on January 5, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is POPEYES's current health grade?
- POPEYES currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has POPEYES had?
- POPEYES has 6 health inspections on record from May 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at POPEYES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at POPEYES was 24 points on October 8, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has POPEYES ever received a Grade C?
- No. POPEYES has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.