Kennedy Chicken & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Kennedy Chicken & Grill, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Kennedy Chicken & Grill's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Mac and cheese (125F - Hot Holding) -item microwaved brining temp to 166F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -brown in rice -sauce cups in spice containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket of raw fish **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
35B-03-4
64
Oct 31, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Gardy
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with purple substance at dish sink not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -water filter under soda machine
29-28-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sauce cups used at scoop in spice containers
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -right ride of soda rack
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard recycle dumpster/compactor contains garbage with food residue.
33-22-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. -cardboard bin
33-14-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. -cardboard bin
33-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. -cardboard bin
33-15-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -rice scoop handle in contact with food product
10-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -hood system accumulation of grease
36-50-4
37
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table soiled Fryer baskets soiled Cutting board soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in unlabeled bottle. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back kitchen area soiled. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank in back dry storage area. Manager secured. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back on dry storage shelf. Manager removed. Employee phone over prep table **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic containers on dish rack above 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light over reach in freezer in dry storage area - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach freezer across from prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on mop bucket at mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor under fryer soiled - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
47
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
90
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of glass cleaner On prep table and next to go containers front counter**Corrected On-Site** * **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over potatoes in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand washing sinks blocked with pans and buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees on cooks line and prep area.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on dish rack
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On the side and back of frying station.
36-27-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. by fry station. **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Eye glasses on dry storage rack next to food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees in kitchen area.
13-04-4
33
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish 50° Operator seasoned fish 3 hours prior. Operator place raw fish and beef bacon in freezer for quick cool. New temperature:41° Raw beet bacon 44° **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade spatula used for food preparation- direct contact with food.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler. - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - Ladder blocking hand sink in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine test strip **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 5 new hires **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. - Spray can of paint stored on shelf next to food item in dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station in dining area . - can opener -interior of fryers and fry baskets -white cutting board on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - drink , eye Glass store on shelf above prep table next to food items in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket on walk-in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - containers stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Crack shield , light fixture at back door.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed rack - Exterior of flour containers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting board on cooks line.
14-09-4
13
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken next and touching ready to eat bread in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open package of raw fish stored above French fries on reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice cheese 46°f in sandwich top cooler on the cooks line ,less than four hours per operator, moved to walk-in cooler for a quick chill. Rechecked 43°f. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at prep table. White cutting board behind three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Bottom of prep table rusted next to three compartment sink.
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1)Exterior of fryers at cook line. 2) Exterior or hood suppression system on the cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted on top of cabinets on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken and raw shrimp stored on floor walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At prep table in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice no labeled at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
35B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink pipe leaking in kitchen
29-11-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kennedy Chicken & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Chicken & Grill on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kennedy Chicken & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kennedy Chicken & Grill.
How does Kennedy Chicken & Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Kennedy Chicken & Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Kennedy Chicken & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kennedy Chicken & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kennedy Chicken & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kennedy Chicken & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kennedy Chicken & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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