KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Richmond Hill
Latest: GRADE C
Last inspected Aug 14, 2025
📍 135-18 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, NY 11418 ·
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Overview
Kennedy Fried Chicken in Richmond Hill currently holds a Grade C from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 34 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 8 inspections on record since 2022, showing mixed results: 1 Grade A, 1 Grade B, and 1 Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade C
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Richmond Hill: Full Inspection History (8 records)
GRADE C
Aug 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
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 activ...
Aug 14, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
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.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive ...
Jul 22, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jan 24, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Food Protection...
Jan 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Violations:
04A
GRADE B
Dec 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility f...
Apr 28, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 21
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
Nov 10, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
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.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly...
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KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Richmond Hill: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN last inspected?
- KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN was last inspected on August 14, 2025 (Grade C). The inspection score was 34 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 8 health inspections on record from November 2022 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B 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 34 points on August 14, 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.