DEAR FRIEND BOOKS in Bedford Stuyvesant (West)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025
📍 343A TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11216 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Dear Friend Books in Williamsburg holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 7 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has maintained Grade A across both inspections on record since 2024, with no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
DEAR FRIEND BOOKS in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Full Inspection History (2 records)
GRADE A
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleani...
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Non-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.
Violations:
10F
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DEAR FRIEND BOOKS in Bedford Stuyvesant (West): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DEAR FRIEND BOOKS last inspected?
- DEAR FRIEND BOOKS was last inspected on September 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is DEAR FRIEND BOOKS's current health grade?
- DEAR FRIEND BOOKS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DEAR FRIEND BOOKS had?
- DEAR FRIEND BOOKS has 2 health inspections on record from February 2024 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DEAR FRIEND BOOKS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DEAR FRIEND BOOKS was 7 points on September 30, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DEAR FRIEND BOOKS ever received a Grade C?
- No. DEAR FRIEND BOOKS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.