What is Popeyes's health inspection score?

Popeyes has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 17, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeyes have?

Popeyes has 7 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeyes safe to eat at?

Popeyes has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

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: 4918 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, 11220
Rating: 71

4918 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn

Last Inspected: 3/17/2026

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Chicken•Brooklyn

Ranked #995 of 1000 in BrooklynBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Mar 17, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

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

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-29

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+45 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

4918 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Mar 26

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

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

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
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

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 25

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

3 High2 Med

5 total3 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.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

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
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

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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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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