Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
120-32 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11415
Chicken Kew Gardens (347) 669-8043
Grade A · as of Feb 19, 2026
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen was last inspected on February 19, 2026 and scored 12 points (A range). Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 19, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection
Score: 12 points (A range)
1 critical1 general-
CriticalFood handling
No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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GeneralFood handling
Frozen food was being thawed the wrong way.
Official wording (code 09B)
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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19 19 points (B range)
Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.
Official wording (code 02G)
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
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CriticalFood handling
No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.
Official wording (code 04A)
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.
Official wording (code 10B)
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.
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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.