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Kennedy Fish & Chicken

2425 E 72nd St, Chicago 60649 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

May 4, 2026

29

Inspections on record

20

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on May 4, 2026

  1. #5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
  2. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT PROPER SCREENING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCREENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY OR MAINTAIN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.
  4. #40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
  5. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIORS OF THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
  7. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 4, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2024Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2024ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 6, 2023ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 6, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2021ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 1, 2020ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2020ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 16, 2019ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 2, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 27, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2016ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 30, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2014Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 9, 2014ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2012ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2012ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2011ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 10, 2010LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Kennedy Fish & Chicken — questions

Did Kennedy Fish & Chicken pass its last health inspection?
Kennedy Fish & Chicken at 2425 E 72nd St was inspected on May 4, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Kennedy Fish & Chicken?
The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. I
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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