Kennedy Chicken

567 West 125 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027

American

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Kennedy Chicken has been inspected three times since 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Kennedy Chicken's latest score of 95 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Jul 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use

09A

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

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

Feb 20, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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 protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Chicken on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kennedy Chicken?

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 Chicken.

How does Kennedy Chicken compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kennedy Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Kennedy Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kennedy Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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