Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

21050 Nys Route 3, Watertown, NY 13601

Passed · Feb 11, 2026 Directions
83
Good BiteKarma score 83 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Feb 11, 2026: passed with 8 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean, cited 3 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Feb 11

    Inspection

    8 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Minor Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
    • Minor Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Apr 25

    Re-Inspection

    No violations

  5. Passed Jan 29

    Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140°F.
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Apr 23

    Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

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