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Kennedy Fried Chicken Locations in NYC

71 NYC locations · Grade A rate 85.25%

Overview

Kennedy Fried Chicken has 71 NYC locations with a 85.25% Grade A rate and average score of 13.7, mostly in The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens. Closures on record: 6. Most common violation: 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..

71
NYC Locations
85.25%
Grade A Rate
13.7
Avg Inspection Score
6
Total Closures

Kennedy Fried Chicken Locations by Borough

  • The Bronx48 locations
  • Brooklyn10 locations
  • Queens8 locations
  • Manhattan4 locations
  • Staten Island1 locations

Most Common Violations at Kennedy Fried Chicken

  1. 1Non-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.
  2. 2Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  3. 3Cold 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.
  4. 4Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  5. 5Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Recent Closures at Kennedy Fried Chicken

  • Kennedy Fried Chicken Closed

    43-02 National Street, Queens · Aug 14, 2026

  • Kennedy Fried Chicken Closed

    43-02 National Street, Queens · Aug 12, 2026

  • Kennedy Fried Chicken Closed

    3275 Westchester Avenue, The Bronx · Sep 9, 2025

  • Kennedy Fried Chicken Closed

    870 Hunts Point Avenue, The Bronx · Aug 6, 2025

  • Kennedy Fried Chicken Closed

    111-01 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens · Sep 30, 2024

  • Kennedy Fried Chicken Closed

    667 East 187th Street, The Bronx · Jun 29, 2023

Kennedy Fried Chicken Locations in NYC

Kennedy Fried Chicken

43-02 National Street, Queens

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2026

N/A

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2310 Grand Concourse, The Bronx

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2026

N/A

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4718 White Plains Road, The Bronx

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2026

Z

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115-18 Lefferts Boulevard, Queens

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2026

Z

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1316 5th Avenue, Manhattan

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2026

N/A

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1820 Archer Street, The Bronx

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2026

A

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730 East 149th Street, The Bronx

Last inspected: Jul 20, 2026

B

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921 Prospect Avenue, The Bronx

Last inspected: Jul 20, 2026

A

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60-29 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2026

N/A

Kennedy Fried Chicken

2280 Jerome Avenue, The Bronx

Last inspected: Jul 7, 2026

N/A

Kennedy Fried Chicken

778 East Tremont Avenue, The Bronx

Last inspected: Jun 15, 2026

N/A

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638 East 169th Street, The Bronx

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2026

B

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135-18 Jamaica Avenue, Queens

Last inspected: Jun 1, 2026

C

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297 East 170th Street, The Bronx

Last inspected: May 26, 2026

A

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879 East Tremont Avenue, The Bronx

Last inspected: May 22, 2026

A

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941 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn

Last inspected: May 18, 2026

A

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2325 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

A

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1335 Prospect Avenue, The Bronx

Last inspected: Apr 25, 2026

A

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381 Bedford Park Boulevard, The Bronx

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

A

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1798 Westchester Avenue, The Bronx

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

N/A
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Kennedy Fried Chicken: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Kennedy Fried Chicken locations are in NYC?

Kennedy Fried Chicken has 71 locations in New York City.

How many Kennedy Fried Chicken are in NYC?

There are 71 Kennedy Fried Chicken locations in NYC according to NYC Open Data restaurant inspection records.

What health grade do Kennedy Fried Chicken restaurants typically receive?

85.25% of Kennedy Fried Chicken locations have a Grade A on their latest posted inspection, which is above the NYC restaurant average of approximately 77%.

What is the average inspection score at Kennedy Fried Chicken in NYC?

The average NYC health inspection score for Kennedy Fried Chicken is 13.7 points. Scores of 0-13 earn Grade A; 14-27 earn Grade B; 28+ earn Grade C.

Has any Kennedy Fried Chicken location been closed by NYC Health?

Yes. Kennedy Fried Chicken locations have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 6 times in total. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions posing an immediate public health hazard.

What violations are most common at Kennedy Fried Chicken restaurants?

The most frequently cited violations at Kennedy Fried Chicken NYC locations include: 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.; 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.; 02G: 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..