POPEYES

GRADE A

Friday, January 30, 2026

Overview

POPEYES in East New York New Lots received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on January 30, 2026, scoring 9 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
850 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Cuisine
Chicken
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
4 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 10H

Sanitization not provided for utensil washing

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths

📋 Code Requirements

Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.21
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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POPEYES — Inspection Questions

Did POPEYES pass their NYC health inspection on January 30, 2026?
POPEYES passed with an A grade on January 30, 2026 with a score of 9 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did POPEYES have?
POPEYES had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 10H mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 10H (Sanitization not provided for utensil washing) is a major violation. Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths