Kennedy Fried Chicken

115-18 Lefferts Boulevard, Queens, NY 11420
American
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Kennedy Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on May 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to four violations previously.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Kennedy Fried Chicken scores about where you'd expect for a Queens restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
78
Dec 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
67
May 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Fried Chicken on file is from May 15, 2025. 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 Queens?

Kennedy Fried Chicken most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

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

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

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.