Us Kennedy Fried Chicken Pizza

707 Melrose Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455

American

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Us Kennedy Fried Chicken Pizza stretching back to 2023. Us Kennedy Fried Chicken Pizza was last inspected on Oct 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Us Kennedy Fried Chicken Pizza trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

04A

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

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

Jul 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

10F

May 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Us Kennedy Fried Chicken Pizza last inspected?

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

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

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Us Kennedy Fried Chicken Pizza.

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

Us Kennedy Fried Chicken Pizza most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Us Kennedy Fried Chicken Pizza 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 Us Kennedy Fried Chicken Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Us Kennedy Fried Chicken Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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