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Popeyes

2557 Richmond Avenue

Last inspected Oct 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Popeyes last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 13, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 8).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026.
Has Popeyes ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 13, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Oct 13, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 8 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 06AHandwashing

Official Wording

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Anti-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.

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.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source

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