KENNEDY CHICKEN in Lower East Side
⚠️ This facility has been closed 7 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE N
Last inspected Jun 23, 2025
📍 85 PITT STREET, Manhattan, NY 10002 ·
🍽️ Chicken
Overview
Kennedy Chicken on the Lower East Side has been subject to 7 emergency closures by NYC DOHMH inspectors since 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Pending status following a recent inspection scoring 17 points, with 11 total inspections on record over the past year.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade N
Current Grade
7
Closures
KENNEDY CHICKEN in Lower East Side: Emergency Closures (7)
KENNEDY CHICKEN in Lower East Side: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE N
Jun 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
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...
Sep 25, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Anti-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.
Violations:
10B
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 12, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 14
Anti-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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 12, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 14
Anti-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.
Violations:
10B
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 5, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils,...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 5, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Violations:
02G
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 5, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Reopening Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 15, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 72
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
Aug 15, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 15, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 72
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Aug 15, 2024
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Non-foo...
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KENNEDY CHICKEN in Lower East Side: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KENNEDY CHICKEN last inspected?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN was last inspected on June 23, 2025 (Grade N). The inspection score was 17 points.
- What is KENNEDY CHICKEN's current health grade?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN currently holds a Grade N.
- How many times has KENNEDY CHICKEN been closed by NYC Health?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 7 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 August 2024 through June 2025.
- What was the worst inspection score at KENNEDY CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KENNEDY CHICKEN was 72 points on August 15, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.