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Kennedy Chicken

1326 Metropolitan Avenue

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Kennedy Chicken last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 23, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 12).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Jan 23, 2026 to Jan 23, 2026.
Has Kennedy Chicken ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 23, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Jan 23, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 08CPests

Official Wording

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 06AHandwashing

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode 10DFacility maintenance

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source

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