Kennedy Fried Chicken

941 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

American

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Kennedy Fried Chicken appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Kennedy Fried Chicken trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

04M

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

02B

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

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

08A

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

08C

Nov 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06F

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

10F

May 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

02B

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

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

06E

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

09C

Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.

28-03

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kennedy Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kennedy Fried Chicken.

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

Kennedy Fried Chicken most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kennedy Fried Chicken 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 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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