Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles

266 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454

American

Last inspected: May 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles has four inspections in the public record. On May 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles' latest score is in line with the Bronx average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 19, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Jan 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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 liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

10F

Sep 9, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Jul 12, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations.

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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

02G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles.

How does Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bronx average of 77.

Has Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Five Star Kennedy Pizza Chicken & Waffles is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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