What is Popeyes's health inspection score?

Popeyes has a SafeDine safety score of 44 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Popeyes last inspected?

Popeyes was last inspected on March 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeyes have?

Popeyes has 16 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeyes safe to eat at?

Popeyes has a safety score of 44/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Popeyes serve?

Popeyes serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Popeyes

Name: Popeyes
Address: 1351 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island, 10302
Rating: 44

1351 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island

Last Inspected: 3/9/2026

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Chicken•Staten Island

Better than 97% of chicken restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Mar 9, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storageHigh Priority

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-56

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-41 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1351 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island, NY 10302

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Apr

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

Mar 2026

2 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Mar 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestEstablishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

5 High2 Med

7 total4 risk factors

20/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
05EToilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. Shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10BAnti-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Mar 26

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted−5

Base deductions−5 pts

Aug 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High2 Med

4 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

10FNon-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

2 High2 Med

4 total

70/100inspection score

4 violations recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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