American · New York City, NY

Friedman's Lunch

75 9 Avenue

Last inspected Dec 23, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Friedman's Lunch last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 23, 2025. 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: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Jul 15, 2024 to Dec 23, 2025.
Has Friedman's Lunch ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 15, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 23, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 12 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 09EHandwashing

Official Wording

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

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.

Official Wording

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jul 15, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 10 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 02GFood temperature

Official Wording

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 15, 2024 · Original Source

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