Kennedy Fried Chicken
667 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx, 10458
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 10, 2025
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
CriticalA 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Grade C | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
- 3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 55 rodent inspections on record, 22 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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