Kennedy Fried Chicken Health Inspection Grade
Chicken · 1774 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
May 13, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 3
Kennedy Fried Chicken currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 13, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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
May 13, 2025
- Date
- May 13, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 31, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kennedy Fried Chicken has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2025 and November 2023. Its latest score was 11, lower than its November 2023 score of 12.
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 Fried Chicken's latest score: 11
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy Fried Chicken's current NYC health grade?
Kennedy Fried Chicken currently has a A grade.
When was Kennedy Fried Chicken last inspected?
Kennedy Fried Chicken was last inspected on May 13, 2025.
What was Kennedy Fried Chicken's latest inspection score?
Kennedy Fried Chicken's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Kennedy Fried Chicken have in its latest inspection?
Kennedy Fried Chicken had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Kennedy Fried Chicken located?
Kennedy Fried Chicken is located at 1774 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10029.
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: 50102896
Last updated: June 26, 2026