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Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken

127-07 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434
American
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
52
Score
High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken stretching back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with five violations after eight on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken's latest score of 52 falls below the Queens average of 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
Mar 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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 underneath the unit.
10F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
41
Jan 3, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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 during active necessary preparation.
02G
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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 underneath the unit.
10F
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken.

How does Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Apu Kennedy Fried Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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