Kennedy Chicken & Pizza

3738 3 Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

American

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Kennedy Chicken & Pizza appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Kennedy Chicken & Pizza on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

02B

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Sep 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

08C

Nov 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

04N

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

04M

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

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 & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Chicken & Pizza on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Kennedy Chicken & Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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 roughly once per year on average.

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