Kennedy Chicken & Pizza

4049 Laconia Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466

American

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Kennedy Chicken & Pizza seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

“Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

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

Oct 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

04A

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

08A

Apr 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

02B

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

04A

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

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

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

08A

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

10G

Aug 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 minor violations.

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

08A

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

Jun 10, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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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

10F

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

08A

10B

Mar 29, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Current letter grade or "grade pending" card not posted.

20-06

Jan 18, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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

04A

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

06E

02G

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Chicken & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Chicken & Pizza on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited six 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 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at Kennedy Chicken & Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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.

How often is Kennedy Chicken & Pizza inspected?

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

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