Kennedy Chicken And Halal Express
854 SOUNDVIEW AVENUE, Bronx, 10473
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 13, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalAn issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
CriticalA general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 4 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 2 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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