KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN.

NYC Health Dept

1359 EAST GUN HILL ROAD · BRONX, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 9 points (Sep 2025). Down from 13 points at the prior graded inspection.

5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
SEP 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
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 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
APR 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
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
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
JAN 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Not Critical Other
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability.
Not Critical Other
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
JAN 26
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Not Critical Sanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Not Critical Sanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

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