Inspection
Sep 1, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 1, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Popeyes
300 Martin Luther King Jr Bl
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14 inspectionsInspection
Jan 28, 2026
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple Staff working with RTE foods observed without hair restraint . Provide
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working the register and placing lids inside the cup for customer. Discontinue
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several light bulbs observed not working.Replace.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of what appears to be old rodent droppings observed near the cashier station and in mop closet and 1 old dead mice were observed on top of the safe box under the cashier station .remove droppings clean and sanitize affected areas .Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple Staff working with RTE foods observed without hair restraint . Provide
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working the register and placing lids inside the cup for customer. Discontinue
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several light bulbs observed not working.Replace.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (C)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of what appears to be old rodent droppings observed near the cashier station and in mop closet and 1 old dead mice were observed on top of the safe box under the cashier station .remove droppings clean and sanitize affected areas .Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 16, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 23, 2024
Passed
10 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood vent observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expire: 02.27.25
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuescriticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther
Official wording
When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working the register and placing lids inside the cup for customer. Discontinue Observed staff living kitchen area and switching task without washing hands first. PIC to retrain staff on when to wash to prevent cross contamination by hand.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple Staff working with RTE foods observed without hair restraint . Provide
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC to retain staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide updated Certificate of Inspection PIC to provide updated Allergen Certificate.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bulk food containers observed without labels. Provide lables when remove from original containers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff leaving kitchen area with gloves on and coming back to perform new task with same gloves on. Discontinue. Observed staff finishing one task with gloves on and touching RTE with the same glove. Food was discard voluntarily by PIC. PIC to train staff on glove usage.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple bags of frozen chicken thawing in the 3 bay sink wthout cold running water. PIC to review and retrain staff on thawing methods. Corrected on site by PIC.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PFOther
Official wording
Compliance with Food Law (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Small cups of desert observed without any labels or nutriiton information. Discontinue and provide lables.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Drain boards (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled dishes loaded on floor racks. Discontinue and use designated drain boards.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior and exterior of Blodgett oven observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of microwave observed heavily soiled exterior of bulk storage bin observed soiled walls around cook line observed soiled exterior and around breading table observed soiled. Clean and sanitze to remove
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 16, 2024
Failed
10 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther
Official wording
When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff working the register and placing lids inside the cup for customer. Discontinue Observed staff living kitchen area and switching task without washing hands first. PIC to retrain staff on when to wash to prevent cross contamination by hand.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple Staff working with RTE foods observed without hair restraint . Provide
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesmajorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC to retain staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide updated Certificate of Inspection PIC to provide updated Allergen Certificate.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bulk food containers observed without labels. Provide lables when remove from original containers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed staff leaving kitchen area with gloves on and coming back to perform new task with same gloves on. Discontinue. Observed staff finishing one task with gloves on and touching RTE with the same glove. Food was discard voluntarily by PIC. PIC to train staff on glove usage.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple bags of frozen chicken thawing in the 3 bay sink wthout cold running water. PIC to review and retrain staff on thawing methods. Corrected on site by PIC.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PFOther
Official wording
Compliance with Food Law (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Small cups of desert observed without any labels or nutriiton information. Discontinue and provide lables.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood vent observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expire: 02.27.25
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Drain boards (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled dishes loaded on floor racks. Discontinue and use designated drain boards.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Interior and exterior of Blodgett oven observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of microwave observed heavily soiled exterior of bulk storage bin observed soiled walls around cook line observed soiled exterior and around breading table observed soiled. Clean and sanitze to remove
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 11, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 10, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Several lights out in the front service hot holding unit. Replace. Unit was still funtioning at the appropriate temperature (140F >)at the time of the inspection.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 25, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wall to the inside of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 24, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mice droppings on floor below beverage fountain provide current pest control report.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 26, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Person in charge to develop a cleaning schedule for frequent cleaning through kitchen area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair opening near Mac n Cheese Holding Unit.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean cooking equipment to remove accumulated grease on exhausthood filters and food soil on front line hot holding units.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Inspector’s notes
Mens restroom toilet not able to flush due to over flowing issue repair.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther
Official wording
Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen area recepticle broken replace.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floor below cooking equipment and flour prep area to remove accumulated flour and grease soil.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mice droppings on floor below beverage fountain provide current pest control report.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor drain cover missing replace.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood cleaner and provide current sticker.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 19, 2023
Failed
9 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Person in charge to develop a cleaning schedule for frequent cleaning through kitchen area.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Repair opening near Mac n Cheese Holding Unit.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean cooking equipment to remove accumulated grease on exhausthood filters and food soil on front line hot holding units.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
Inspector’s notes
Mens restroom toilet not able to flush due to over flowing issue repair.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther
Official wording
Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s notes
Kitchen area recepticle broken replace.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean floor below cooking equipment and flour prep area to remove accumulated flour and grease soil.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mice droppings on floor below beverage fountain provide current pest control report.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor drain cover missing replace.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed exhausthood cleaner and provide current sticker.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 19, 2023 · Original Source