Kennedy Chicken & Burgers Health Inspection Grade
Chicken · 2158 8th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10026
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
January 14, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
7 / 2
Kennedy Chicken & Burgers currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 14, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
January 14, 2026
- Date
- January 14, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 7
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 18, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kennedy Chicken & Burgers has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and January 2025. Its latest score was 9, slightly higher than its January 2025 score of 3.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Kennedy Chicken & Burgers's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Chicken & Burgers's current NYC health grade?
Kennedy Chicken & Burgers currently has a A grade.
When was Kennedy Chicken & Burgers last inspected?
Kennedy Chicken & Burgers was last inspected on January 14, 2026.
What was Kennedy Chicken & Burgers's latest inspection score?
Kennedy Chicken & Burgers's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did Kennedy Chicken & Burgers have in its latest inspection?
Kennedy Chicken & Burgers had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Kennedy Chicken & Burgers located?
Kennedy Chicken & Burgers is located at 2158 8th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10026.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50154700
Last updated: July 3, 2026