FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025
📍 35 WEST END AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Friedman's / Pick a Bagel on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Dec 3, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow ac...
GRADE A
Aug 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided wher...
Sep 18, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 28
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adu...
Sep 18, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Mar 21, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Feb 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
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.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment...
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FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL last inspected?
- FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL was last inspected on December 3, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 7 points.
- What is FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL's current health grade?
- FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL had?
- FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL has 6 health inspections on record from February 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL was 31 points on February 10, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL ever received a Grade C?
- No. FRIEDMAN'S / PICK A BAGEL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.