KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Belmont
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025
📍 667 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx, NY 10458 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Kennedy Fried Chicken in Belmont, Bronx, holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 10 points. The restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, though it has achieved Grade A on 4 of its 11 inspections over the past two years. The grade history also includes 1 Grade C result.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
4
Grade A Inspections
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Belmont: Emergency Closures (2)
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Belmont: Full Inspection History (11 records)
GRADE A
Dec 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Dec 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Dec 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
GRADE A
Jul 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not...
Mar 21, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jun 30, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 29, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 48
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jun 29, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 48
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Violations:
05F
GRADE C
Apr 3, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 28
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.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. ...
Feb 9, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplac...
Feb 9, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.
Violations:
15-37
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KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Belmont: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN last inspected?
- KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN was last inspected on December 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN's current health grade?
- KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN been closed by NYC Health?
- KENNEDY FRIED 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 FRIED CHICKEN had?
- KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN has 11 health inspections on record from February 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN was 48 points on June 29, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.