Kennedy Fried Chicken

135-18 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11418
American
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Across the inspection history, food contact surface not properly washed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Kennedy Fried Chicken's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
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
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
16-02
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Fried Chicken on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Kennedy Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Kennedy Fried Chicken.

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

Kennedy Fried Chicken most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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.