KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL in East Flatbush Erasmus
⚠️ This facility has been closed 3 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jun 9, 2025
📍 1922 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11226 ·
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Overview
Kennedy Chicken & Grill in East Flatbush has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 3 times since 2023. The restaurant currently holds a Grade B with a score of 15, based on 10 inspections over the past two years. Grade history includes 1 prior Grade C result.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
3
Closures
KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL in East Flatbush Erasmus: Emergency Closures (3)
KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL in East Flatbush Erasmus: Full Inspection History (10 records)
Jun 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow acc...
Jun 9, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
GRADE B
Aug 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 15
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.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pes...
Jun 11, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or w...
GRADE C
Mar 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 8, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.
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...
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 8, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) single service article not designated as a recyclable material.
Violations:
19-04
🚫 CLOSURE
Mar 8, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 48
Mechanical 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.
Violations:
10D
Feb 14, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor no...
Feb 14, 2023
— 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.
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or proces...
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KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL in East Flatbush Erasmus: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL last inspected?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL was last inspected on June 9, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 35 points.
- What is KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL's current health grade?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL 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 & GRILL been closed by NYC Health?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 3 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL had?
- KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL has 10 health inspections on record from February 2023 through June 2025. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL was 48 points on March 8, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.