Kenedy Chicken & Pizza
1560 WATSON AVENUE, Bronx, 10472
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 11, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 11, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 127 rodent inspections on record, 58 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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