FRIEDMAN'S in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Dec 23, 2025
📍 50 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Friedman's in Upper West Side Lincoln Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 9 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Grade A Inspections
FRIEDMAN'S in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Personal 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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Personal 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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Personal 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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
Sep 18, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE A
Aug 16, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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...
Dec 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
GRADE A
Mar 13, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Feb 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Food 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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to a...
Jan 6, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 17
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 in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FRIEDMAN'S last inspected?
- FRIEDMAN'S was last inspected on December 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is FRIEDMAN'S's current health grade?
- FRIEDMAN'S 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 had?
- FRIEDMAN'S has 9 health inspections on record from January 2023 through December 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FRIEDMAN'S?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FRIEDMAN'S was 24 points on December 27, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FRIEDMAN'S ever received a Grade C?
- No. FRIEDMAN'S has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.