Italian · Mott Haven-Port Morris
VENICE
772 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, NY 10455
Latest inspection: Grade pending 34 points · C-range score, not an assigned grade Previous assigned grade: B · Dec 16, 2024
B
Latest inspection: Grade B 27 points · Jul 20, 2026
Chicken · Mott Haven-Port Morris
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN health grade & inspection history
730 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx, NY 10455
27
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 9% of comparable Bronx inspections
Score and Grade B from the latest comparable inspection on Jul 20, 2026.
About the restaurant
What to know about KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
Kennedy Fried Chicken is a straightforward chicken restaurant in Mott Haven-Port Morris, Bronx, built around filling hot meals and quick takeaway. Chicken is the central focus, with desserts and ice cream also part of the offering, making it a practical stop when you want a casual meal with something sweet afterward. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jul 20, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 09C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Score trend
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN inspection history
6 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | B | 27 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Not assigned | 33 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 16, 2025 | A | 5 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Apr 5, 2024 | A | 9 | 2 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 04LRecorded in 3 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 3 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 02GRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 09CRecorded in 2 inspections
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN on the map
Common questions
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN?
The latest comparable inspection received Grade B with 27 violation points on Jul 20, 2026.
When was KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 20, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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