Kennedy Fried Chicken & Pizza

198 East 167 Street, Bronx, NY 10456

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Kennedy Fried Chicken & Pizza has three inspections in the public record. On Jan 28, 2025, 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.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bronx restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

04A

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

09C

Mar 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

06E

May 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

04L

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

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

02B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Fried Chicken & Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Fried Chicken & Pizza on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Kennedy Fried Chicken & Pizza.

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Kennedy Fried Chicken & Pizza have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kennedy Fried Chicken & Pizza 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 & Pizza inspected?

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

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Score: 67 — Medium Risk

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