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Kennedy Fried Chicken: health inspection history

297 East 170 Street, New York City, NY 10456

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Address: 297 East 170 Street, New York City, NY 10456
Borough: Bronx
Cuisine (as listed): Chicken
Most recent grade: Grade A issued Sep 4, 2025
Latest inspection: Sep 4, 2025 (Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection)
Records shown: 4 inspections, Oct 24, 2023 to Sep 4, 2025

Across these 4 inspection records, the health department cited 7 violations, of which 4 were flagged critical. The score behind its most recent letter grade was 13 points. Among 58 graded restaurants in ZIP 10456, the median score behind the latest grade is 12 points. In New York City, lower scores are better.

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Inspection history

Sep 4, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 13Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
10FNot 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.

Jan 15, 2025 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Score: 11Violations were cited in the following area(s).

04LCritical Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
06ACritical 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.

Jan 15, 2025 Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Score: not recordedViolations were cited in the following area(s).

28-01Not critical Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

Oct 24, 2023 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Score: 9Grade: Grade AViolations were cited in the following area(s).

10BNot critical Anti-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.
02BCritical Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.