KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Melrose
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Apr 2, 2025
📍 286 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, NY 10451 ·
🍽️ Chicken
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🚇 149th Street-Grand Concourse
Overview
Kennedy Fried Chicken in Melrose received a Grade C on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection, scoring 41 points. The Bronx restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result and 1 Grade C result, with no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Melrose: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Apr 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Score: 27
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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...
GRADE C
Jan 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 41
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/...
Oct 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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, rais...
GRADE A
Aug 28, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
Jul 12, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
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 food...
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KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN last inspected?
- KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN was last inspected on April 2, 2025 (Grade C). The inspection score was 27 points.
- What is KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN's current health grade?
- KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN currently holds a Grade C. Grade C indicates a score of 28 or more points. This is the lowest letter grade issued by NYC Health.
- How many health inspections has KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN had?
- KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN has 5 health inspections on record from July 2023 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. 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 41 points on January 27, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.