Friedman's
50 WEST 72 STREET, 10023
American
2129320600
AScore: 13
Last inspected: December 23, 2025
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Inspection History
December 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 13
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.
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.
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.
September 18, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
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August 16, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 10
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.
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.
December 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 24
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
March 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
AScore: 12
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
February 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 23
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.
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.
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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.
January 6, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 17
04HRaw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
06CFood, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
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.