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Friedman's

American · 50 West 72 Street · Manhattan 10023

A Grade A posted 2025-12-23 (score 13)

Inspection history

2025-12-23 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 13 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06APersonal 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.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2024-09-18 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.

2024-08-16 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 10 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
10BAnti-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.—

2023-12-27 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 24

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
02GCold 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.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2023-03-13 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 12 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical

2023-02-16 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 23

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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.Critical
04CFood worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2023-01-06 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 17

CodeDescriptionCritical
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.Critical
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.Critical
10BAnti-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.—
10FNon-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.—

At this address

GRADE A

31 open HPD violations — 7 class C

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 2 restaurants
5 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage, Pesticide, Pet/Animal), shared by 2 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: Lilly's.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

50 West 72 Street

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