KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025
📍 726 EAST 152 STREET, Bronx, NY 10455 ·
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Overview
Kennedy Fried Chicken in Melrose, Bronx holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 12 points. Across 5 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN in Melrose: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Aug 26, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the un...
Apr 22, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 11
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
Jun 27, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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 flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
GRADE A
Mar 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
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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 August 26, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 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 health inspections has KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN had?
- KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN has 5 health inspections on record from March 2023 through August 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN was 37 points on June 27, 2024. 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?
- No. KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.