Kennedy Chicken

1326 Metropolitan Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462
(347) 293-6396

Current Inspection Grade: C
Current Grade: C
Last Graded: 11/15/2023
 
 

At A Glance

Kennedy Chicken has an average score of 32.75 from 4 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is higher than 27, which equates to having a C average. This shows that Kennedy Chicken may not be meeting the City and State guidelines for food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

03/26/2024 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection | Score: 4 | Not Graded
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
03/20/2024 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection | Score: 62 | CLOSED
  1. (Critical) Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  2. (Critical) 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.
  3. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  4. (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
  5. (Critical) Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º F or above within 2 hours.
  6. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
  7. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
03/20/2024 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
  1. Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
11/15/2023 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | Score: 31 | C
  1. (Critical) 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.
  2. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  3. (Critical) 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  6. Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
07/11/2023 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 34 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  2. (Critical) 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.
  3. (Critical) Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
  4. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  5. 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.

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