POPEYES in Jamaica
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026
📍 165-25 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens, NY 11433 ·
🍽️ Chicken
Overview
Popeyes in Jamaica, Queens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 5 points on its most recent inspection. Across 10 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Grade A Inspections
POPEYES in Jamaica: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-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.
Violations:
10F
Dec 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
Commercially processed pre-cooked TCS in hermetically sealed containers and precooked TCS in intact packages from non-retail food processing establishments not heated to 140 °F within 2 hours of removal from container or package.
Violations:
02D
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 4
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
Feb 28, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. ...
Feb 28, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Oct 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Violations:
06C
Jul 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or mo...
May 10, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not pro...
GRADE A
May 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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
GRADE A
Apr 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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POPEYES in Jamaica: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POPEYES last inspected?
- POPEYES was last inspected on February 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 5 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 10 health inspections on record from April 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at POPEYES?
- The worst inspection score recorded at POPEYES was 25 points on July 11, 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.