What is Kennedy Fish & Chicken's health inspection score?

Kennedy Fish & Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 45 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kennedy Fish & Chicken last inspected?

Kennedy Fish & Chicken was last inspected on May 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kennedy Fish & Chicken have?

Kennedy Fish & Chicken has 48 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kennedy Fish & Chicken safe to eat at?

Kennedy Fish & Chicken has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Kennedy Fish & Chicken serve?

Kennedy Fish & Chicken serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kennedy Fish & Chicken

Name: Kennedy Fish & Chicken
Address: 2425 E 72ND ST, Chicago, 60649
Rating: 45

2425 E 72ND ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/4/2026

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0Poor

Seafood•South Shore

Ranked #12 of 14 in South ShoreBetter than 53% of seafood restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: May 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-32 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 59/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (45/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

14 basic

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

May

Inspection History

8 records on file

5 Complaint2 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

May 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

2 High5 Med

7 total2 risk factors

45/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−45 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WHERE RUST OBSERVED. CLEAN THE KNIFE HOLDER ON WALL AND KNIVES INSIDE OF KNIFE HOLDER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND NO COVER FOR VENTILATION FAN ON CEILING OF WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND COVER FOR FAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM WHERE NEEDED ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. OBSERRVED SINGLE SERVICE STRAWS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTILCES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING RAW BEEF IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OPEN BEEF FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES AND MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. OBSERRVED SINGLE SERVICE STRAWS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTILCES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING RAW BEEF IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OPEN BEEF FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING SURFACES AND MISSING VENTILATION FAN COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASH SIGNS FOUND AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS OR IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND CONTAINERS WITH SEASONING, FLOUR ETC NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN DISHWASHING AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
SOME VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
LARGE BULK CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPERLY LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF IN BOXES IN THE PREP AREA SET OUT TO THAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOODS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE A COOLER.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DEFROST REACH IN DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE LIGHT NOT WORKING INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN WALL FANS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(PEELING PAINT, DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALLS) IN THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER LIGHTING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Base deductions−17 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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