Kennedy Burger and Shake

567 Lenox Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10037
American
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to five between inspections.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Kennedy Burger and Shake trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
58
Apr 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Burger and Shake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Burger and Shake on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kennedy Burger and Shake?

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 Kennedy Burger and Shake.

How does Kennedy Burger and Shake compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kennedy Burger and Shake most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kennedy Burger and Shake's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kennedy Burger and Shake have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kennedy Burger and Shake means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.