Brooklyn, NY — Friducha, a Mexican restaurant located at 946 Manhattan Avenue in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, received a Grade C following a New York City health inspection conducted on March 25, 2026. Inspectors documented one non-critical violation related to pest harborage conditions, resulting in a score of 28 — the threshold for a C grade under the city's scoring system.

The data was released by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) on March 30, 2026, five days after the inspection took place.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors cited one violation during the March visit:

  • Code 08A: The establishment was not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects, or other pests.

This violation falls under the non-critical category, meaning it does not represent an immediate health hazard requiring closure. However, pest harborage conditions are taken seriously under city food safety standards because they indicate environmental factors that could lead to active pest activity if left unaddressed. No critical violations — those tied to issues such as improper food temperatures, contamination, or handwashing failures — were recorded during this inspection.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, all food service establishments operating in New York City are required to maintain their premises in a manner that prevents the entry and harboring of pests. This includes sealing structural gaps, eliminating moisture sources, and removing debris or food waste that could attract rodents or insects.

The FDA Food Code similarly requires that facilities be constructed and maintained to prevent pest access and harborage. Pest-related violations are among the most common cited by DOHMH inspectors citywide and can stem from a range of conditions including gaps in walls or floors, improper waste storage, or drainage issues.

A single non-critical violation generating a score of 28 points is notable — for context, most non-critical violations carry point values in the 2–5 range, while more serious violations carry higher weights. The precise point assignment for Code 08A can vary depending on the severity of conditions observed by the inspector.

Inspection History

Friducha's inspection record shows variability over recent years:

  • September 10, 2024: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • February 8, 2023: Score 33 (Grade C)
  • July 20, 2022: Score 42

The restaurant earned a Grade A as recently as September 2024, suggesting that compliance has fluctuated over time. The current Grade C marks a return to the lower end of the grading scale after that strong performance. The 2022 and 2023 inspections also resulted in Grade C scores, indicating that pest or maintenance-related conditions have been a recurring area of concern.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City uses a letter grading system based on inspection scores, which are calculated by assigning point values to each violation found. Lower scores reflect fewer or less severe violations:

  • Grade A: Score of 0–13 points
  • Grade B: Score of 14–27 points
  • Grade C: Score of 28 or more points

Restaurants that receive a B or C on an initial inspection are re-inspected within a set timeframe. If the score improves on reinspection, the restaurant may post the better grade. Establishments are required to post their most current grade card in a location visible from the street.

Current and historical inspection records for all NYC restaurants are publicly available through the DOHMH's restaurant inspection database at the NYC Open Data portal. Residents can search by restaurant name, address, or cuisine type to review inspection histories before dining.

More About This Restaurant

View the full inspection history for Friducha including all past inspections, violations, and grade changes.