KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS in Belmont
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
REOPENED
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026
📍 2537 WEBSTER AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10458 ·
🍽️ Chicken
Overview
Kennedy Chicken & Burgers in Belmont has been subject to 1 emergency closure by NYC DOHMH since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 5 points; it has received Grade A on 3 of its 5 inspections over the past four years.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
3
Grade A Inspections
KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS in Belmont: Emergency Closures (1)
KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS in Belmont: Full Inspection History (5 records)
✅ REOPENED
Feb 19, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Violations:
09A
🚫 CLOSURE
Feb 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
GRADE A
Sep 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Oct 4, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with p...
GRADE A
May 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. Prohibited chemical used/stored. Open bait station used.
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unaccept...
KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS in Belmont: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED Kennedy Chicken & Burgers Closed by Health Dept - Bronx Published Feb 28, 2026Browse Related
KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS in Belmont: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS last inspected?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS was last inspected on February 19, 2026 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 5 points.
- What is KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS's current health grade?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS been closed by NYC Health?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS had?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS has 5 health inspections on record from May 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KENNEDY CHICKEN & BURGERS was 43 points on February 9, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.