Food Service Establishment · Nassau County, NY

Popeyes

221 West Merrick Road

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Non-critical violations only

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Quick Answers

When was Popeyes last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 25, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Jan 25, 2024 to Feb 25, 2026.
Has Popeyes ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 25, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Inspection

Feb 25, 2026

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

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.

Official Wording

Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Jan 24, 2025

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2025

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

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.

Jan 25, 2024

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

minorCode 12CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

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 problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source