Kennedy Chicken & Pizza

1708 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453

American

Last inspected: May 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Kennedy Chicken & Pizza appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on May 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

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 Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04K

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

04L

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

08A

Mar 27, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

02B

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

10G

Dec 20, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

04L

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

04A

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Chicken & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Chicken & Pizza on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

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 & Pizza.

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

Kennedy Chicken & Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kennedy Chicken & Pizza 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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