What is Kennedy Fried Chicken's health inspection score?

Kennedy Fried Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 68 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 Fried Chicken last inspected?

Kennedy Fried Chicken was last inspected on April 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kennedy Fried Chicken have?

Kennedy Fried Chicken has 20 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kennedy Fried Chicken safe to eat at?

Kennedy Fried Chicken has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Kennedy Fried Chicken serve?

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

Official Health Record

Kennedy Fried Chicken

Name: Kennedy Fried Chicken
Address: 1798 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, 10472
Rating: 68

1798 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx

Last Inspected: 4/22/2026

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Chicken•Bronx

Ranked #997 of 1000 in BronxBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Apr 22, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+65 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 55/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (68/100) 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

Sep 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

Sep

Nov 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

6 high priority

Feb

Apr 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection2 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection1 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Apr 26

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection Inspection

6 High

6 total5 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
06CFood, 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.Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Nov 25

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High3 Med

8 total5 risk factors

10/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10
02CHot 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10DMechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.−5
10BAnti-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.−5
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Sep 25

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High1 Med

6 total5 risk factors

20/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

02CHot 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.Risk Factor−10
02GCold 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.Risk Factor−10
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
04NFilth 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.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

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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