Kennedy Chicken Burgers & Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2024
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Score
Public records show four inspections at Kennedy Chicken Burgers & Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 25, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 10 violations before.
“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Philadelphia restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
6 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employee's beverage container (soda) was observed in under-counter refrigerator prep area. It was discarded.
46.151(a)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Bowls with cooked chicken observed in top of uncovered salad in the cold prep unit. New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: No dates observed on food throughout the facility. *Sanitarian advised the person in charge to provide dates for the food. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: -No hot water observed at the hand wash sink in the front service area. *Sanitarian instructed the person in charge to use the hand wash sink in the ware washing area until the hot water will be restored. New Violation.
46.132
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No hot water at the hand wash sink in the front service area. *Employees will use the hand wash sink in the ware washing area until the hot water (between 100 - 115 degrees F) will be restored. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Prepackage cakes, displayed for self-service, are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, and distributed by statement. New Violation.
46.213
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper temperatures of food are not available or readily accessible. New Violation.
46.561
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Box with oil observed stored on the floor in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Wet rugs observed on the prep table and not stored in a bucket with sanitizer solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: - Domestic equipment: microwave and chest freezer in kitchen area. - Hot holding unit not in use during inspection. - The prep sink observed not seal to the wall. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - Clogged prep sink observed in the ware washing area. - No hot water observed at the hand wash sink in the front service area. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Observed missing wall tile near the entrance. -Detached ceiling tiles in the kitchen and ware washing area. New Violation.
46.921
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Oct 30, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: Prepackage cakes, displayed for self-service, are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, and distributed by statement. New Violation.
46.213
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered food (chicken nuggets, hamburgers, chicken breast) observed in the reach-in freezer cooking area. *Sanitarian advised the person in charge to cover the food. New Violation.
46.301
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: - Potentially hazardous ready to eat food (cheese, cakes, chicken), prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the reach-in refrigerator and walk-in cooler, were not date marked. *Sanitarian advised the person in charge to provide dates for the food. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Bottle sprays in ware washing area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. New Violation.
46.1001
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - The ware wash (3-compartment) sink not clean to sight and not properly setup for sanitization of multi-use utensils and food equipment; Debris present in all bays of the 3-compartment sink. PIC clean the sink and set up the sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize during inspection.
46.731
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leak observed under the prep sink. New Violation.
46.825(b)-(e)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - The restroom floors observed in need of cleaning. - Damaged seal observed at one of the hand wash sink in the restroom area. - The toilet seats observed in need of cleaning. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: No trash can observed in the cooking area. *A receptacle shall be provided in each area of the food facility or premises where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnable are placed. New Violation.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Mop was observed soaking in the water rather than proper air drying. New Violation.
46.981(f)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The ventilation system observed with dust and grease accumulation / front of the exhaust hood. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Prepackaged food (cake) is not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Box with oil observed stored on the floor in the kitchen area. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Gap observed between prep sink and the wall. New Violation.
46.652
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer (ice cream). New Violation.
46.714
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Water not under pressure at the hand wash sink near the register. New Violation.
46.805
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Nov 6, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An insect control device located in food prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. **It was removed.
46.922(c)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observation -Non NSF approved equipment (juicer and toaster oven) in the prep area. **For private use. -Unused equipment (fyer,reach refrigeration unit, domestic microwave in the basement storage area New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed food debris inside the reach in freezer/refrigerator, warmer, table top grill, ice cream freezer and walk in cooler unit. -Ice cream freezers has ice accumulation.
46.711(b)(c)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observation loose faucet in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing and water stained ceiling tiles above the warewashing area.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting observed in the basement area. New Violation.
46.943
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Sep 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Unwrapped burgers, lamb and chicken were observed in the reach in freezer unit. **Items were stored in a bag.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quarternary ammonia concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. New Violation.
46.674(d)(e)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The City of Philadelphia Food Safety Certificate was not observed. **Servsafe was provided.
46.103
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of flies activity observed in the prep area. **Flies observed in food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk in cooler unit. New Violation.
46.321
Personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. **Hair net was provided.
46.152
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observations: -Inoperable cold prep refrigerator in the prep area. -Damaged hinges on the walk in cooler unit. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dirt inside the handsinks in the facility. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observations in the toilet room: -Overflowing trash can. -Loose faucet. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed overflowing flies infested dumpster in the outside yard. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Wall by the cooking area observed with grease and dirt. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kennedy Chicken Burgers & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kennedy Chicken Burgers & Restaurant on file is from Nov 25, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kennedy Chicken Burgers & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kennedy Chicken Burgers & Restaurant.
Has Kennedy Chicken Burgers & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kennedy Chicken Burgers & Restaurant have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kennedy Chicken Burgers & Restaurant 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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