KENNEDY CHICKEN in Parkchester
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Sep 12, 2025
📍 1326 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10462 ·
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Overview
Kennedy Chicken in Parkchester has been subject to 2 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 25 points, and has received 2 Grade C results among its 11 inspections over the past two years.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
2
Closures
KENNEDY CHICKEN in Parkchester: Emergency Closures (2)
KENNEDY CHICKEN in Parkchester: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE B
Sep 12, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 25
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, rais...
Jun 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Thawing procedure improper.
Cold 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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) n...
GRADE C
Apr 7, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 29
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 un...
Feb 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Cold 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 activ...
Feb 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Cold 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.
Mar 26, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 4
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 20, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 62
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F;...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 20, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 62
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Mar 20, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE C
Nov 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 31
Cold 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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable mate...
Jul 11, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects o...
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KENNEDY CHICKEN in Parkchester: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KENNEDY CHICKEN last inspected?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN was last inspected on September 12, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 25 points.
- What is KENNEDY CHICKEN's current health grade?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many times has KENNEDY CHICKEN been closed by NYC Health?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has KENNEDY CHICKEN had?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN has 11 health inspections on record from July 2023 through September 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KENNEDY CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KENNEDY CHICKEN was 62 points on March 20, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.