POPEYES in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 22, 2025
📍 845 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, NY 10455 ·
🍽️ Chicken
Overview
Popeyes in Melrose holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections dating from 2023 to 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on 3 occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
POPEYES in Melrose: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
May 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-c...
GRADE A
Sep 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
Jun 13, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Food worker/food vendor does not wash hands thoroughly after using the toilet, or after coughing, sneezing, smoking, eating, preparing raw foods or otherwise contaminating hands or does not change gloves when required; Worker fails to refrain from smoking or being fully clothed in clean outer garmen...
GRADE A
Mar 1, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
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POPEYES in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POPEYES last inspected?
- POPEYES was last inspected on May 22, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is POPEYES's current health grade?
- POPEYES currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has POPEYES had?
- POPEYES has 4 health inspections on record from March 2023 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at POPEYES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at POPEYES was 19 points on June 13, 2024. 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.