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Kennedy Pizza & Chicken

294 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
American
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2018
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Kennedy Pizza & Chicken has been inspected seven times since 2015. Kennedy Pizza & Chicken was last inspected on Oct 3, 2018. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Kennedy Pizza & Chicken dates to Oct 3, 2018.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “facility not vermin proof” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Kennedy Pizza & Chicken's latest score of 50 falls below the Brooklyn average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
50
Mar 13, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot food item not held at or above 140º f.
02B
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Feb 2, 2018
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hand wash sign not posted
10J
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
90
Dec 7, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Hand washing facility not provided in or near food preparation area and toilet room. hot and cold running water at adequate pressure to enable cleanliness of employees not provided at facility. soap and an acceptable hand-drying device not provided.
05D
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Hot food item that has been cooked and refrigerated is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.
02C
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
05F
Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.
10B
39
Feb 7, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
82
Jan 17, 2017
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
04L
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
82
Dec 9, 2015
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage-associated (frsa) flies present in facility’s food and/or non-food areas. filth flies include house flies, little house flies, blow flies, bottle flies and flesh flies. food/refuse/sewage-associated flies include fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies.
04N
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy Pizza & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Pizza & Chicken on file is from Oct 3, 2018. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “facility not vermin proof” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kennedy Pizza & Chicken.

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

Kennedy Pizza & Chicken most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kennedy Pizza & Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kennedy Pizza & Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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