Kennedy Fried Chicken

2115 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10453

American

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Kennedy Fried Chicken has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Kennedy Fried Chicken's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

Aug 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

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

08A

Jan 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

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

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

08A

Mar 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

10F

Jun 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

02B

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

04A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Fried Chicken on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kennedy Fried 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 Fried Chicken.

How does Kennedy Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Kennedy Fried Chicken most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Kennedy Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kennedy Fried Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kennedy Fried 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.

How often is Kennedy Fried Chicken inspected?

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

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