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American · Mott Haven-Port Morris
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN health grade & inspection history
548 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454
12 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Apr 1, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 1, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Apr 1, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02GCritical violation
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.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN inspection history
1 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | A | 12 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 6, 2025 | A | 11 | 3 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN on the map
Common questions
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Apr 1, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 12 violation points.
When was KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 1, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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