Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich

1039 East 163 Street, Manhattan, NY

American

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: C

Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich's latest score of 58 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

02B

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

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

04A

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

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

Jul 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04A

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

10F

Oct 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

10F

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich.

How does Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

No. Recent inspections at Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich 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's Chicken & Sandwich inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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