KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN.

NYC Health Dept

638 EAST 169 STREET · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 19 points (Jun 2026). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

6 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 3
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Not Critical Chemical Safety
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
MAR 2
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Not Critical Food Temperature
Thawing procedure improper.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
MAR 2
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JUL 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Critical Employee Hygiene
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 fingernai
Not Critical Food Temperature
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
JUN 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Food Temperature
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Not Critical Pest Activity
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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OCT 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

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