Bronx, NY — Kennedy Chicken And Halal Express, located at 854 Soundview Avenue in the Soundview neighborhood, received a Grade B following a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 31, 2026. The restaurant scored 27 points — the highest score still within the Grade B range and a single point away from the Grade C threshold.

Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 9, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented three violations during the March inspection, two of which were classified as critical.

Both critical violations were cited under Code 02G, which addresses the improper temperature holding of cold Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods. NYC Health Code Article 81 and the FDA Food Code require that cold TCS foods — including raw proteins, dairy, and prepared items — be held at or below 41 °F to prevent bacterial growth. Inspectors identified cold food items held above that threshold during the inspection. The repeat citation of the same code reflects a documented pattern within this single visit.

The non-critical violation was cited under Code 20-04, covering the absence of required posted notices. Inspectors noted that the establishment was missing a "Choking First Aid" poster, an "Alcohol and Pregnancy" warning sign, and posted signage for resuscitation equipment including exhaled air resuscitation masks and latex gloves.

Food Safety Context

Cold food temperature control is among the most commonly cited and consequential categories in NYC restaurant inspections. Under NYC Health Code Article 81 and FDA Food Code guidelines, improperly held TCS foods present a risk of pathogen growth — including Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli — when temperatures rise above safe holding ranges. Violations in this category are classified as critical because of the direct connection to foodborne illness risk.

The non-critical signage violations, while not tied to food safety directly, represent required compliance measures under city health regulations.

Inspection History

Kennedy Chicken And Halal Express has one prior inspection on record with DOHMH:

  • January 14, 2025: Score 13 (Grade A)

The restaurant's prior inspection resulted in a Grade A, making the jump to a score of 27 at the most recent inspection a notable shift in performance. A difference of 14 points between inspection cycles — moving from the low end of the A range to the top of the B range — indicates a significant increase in documented violations.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City grades restaurants based on their total inspection score, with lower scores reflecting fewer violations:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

A score of 27 falls within the Grade B range but represents the maximum score a restaurant can receive while still earning that grade. Restaurants that score 28 or higher receive a Grade C or are subject to re-inspection before a grade is issued.

Consumers can look up inspection records for any NYC restaurant through the DOHMH's public search tool at NYC.gov/restaurants.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Kennedy Chicken And Halal Express including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.