Kennedy Chicken & Burgers

151 East 103 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029

American

Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Kennedy Chicken & Burgers appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The latest visit found three violations, down from six violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Manhattan restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 6, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

Oct 23, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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

10B

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Chicken & Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Chicken & Burgers on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kennedy Chicken & Burgers?

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

How does Kennedy Chicken & Burgers compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kennedy Chicken & Burgers most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kennedy Chicken & Burgers's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kennedy Chicken & Burgers have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kennedy Chicken & Burgers 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 & Burgers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kennedy Chicken & Burgers is inspected around two times per year on average.

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