Kennedy Chicken
1326 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Bronx, 10462
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 23, 2026
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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