Kennedy Fried Chicken

707 Lydig Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
American
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Kennedy Fried Chicken has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The pattern that stands out is cold TCS food item held above 41 °F, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
82
Jan 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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
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
82
Nov 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Fried Chicken on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kennedy Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three 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. Recent inspections at Kennedy Fried Chicken have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

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 roughly once per year on average.