Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich Health Inspection Grade
Chicken · 1039 East 163rd Street, Manhattan, NY
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
28
Last inspection
January 21, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 5
Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 21, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 28 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-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.
- 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 21, 2026
- Date
- January 21, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 28
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jan 21, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 24, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 17, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2023 with a score of 6.
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's Chicken & Sandwich's latest score: 28
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich's current NYC health grade?
Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich currently has a Z grade.
When was Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich last inspected?
Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich was last inspected on January 21, 2026.
What was Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich's latest inspection score?
Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich's latest inspection score was 28 points.
How many violations did Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich have in its latest inspection?
Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich located?
Kennedy's Chicken & Sandwich is located at 1039 East 163rd Street in Manhattan, NY.
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: 41298621
Last updated: June 26, 2026