Grade AChicken

Kennedy Fried Chicken

35 EAST 170 STREET, Bronx, 10452

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (6 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · New York City health department

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.
Critical
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.
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Thawing procedure improper.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jan 20, 2026	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Nov 14, 2024	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (2 critical)
Jun 11, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)
Mar 1, 2023	Grade A	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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