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Kennedy Chicken and Burger

1217 East 233 Street, Bronx, NY 10466
American
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Kennedy Chicken and Burger, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
10D
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
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
61
Apr 23, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
47
Apr 10, 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
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
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Chicken and Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Chicken and Burger on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kennedy Chicken and Burger.

How does Kennedy Chicken and Burger compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Kennedy Chicken and Burger most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kennedy Chicken and Burger have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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