FRIEND OF A FARMER in Upper West Side Lincoln Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 23, 2025
📍 68 WEST 71 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10023 ·
🍽️ American
Overview
Friend of a Farmer on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points. The restaurant has completed 9 inspections since 2023, maintaining Grade A status throughout with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
FRIEND OF A FARMER in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Jun 23, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Anti-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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish hel...
Apr 11, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 59
Anti-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.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not pro...
Apr 11, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purp...
Aug 31, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Compliance Inspection
Score: 19
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperl...
Aug 14, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 43
Anti-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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
Aug 14, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusabl...
May 15, 2023
— Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 82
Food, 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.
Wash hands sign not po...
May 15, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Violations:
20-08
May 15, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
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FRIEND OF A FARMER in Upper West Side Lincoln Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FRIEND OF A FARMER last inspected?
- FRIEND OF A FARMER was last inspected on June 23, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is FRIEND OF A FARMER's current health grade?
- FRIEND OF A FARMER currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has FRIEND OF A FARMER had?
- FRIEND OF A FARMER has 9 health inspections on record from May 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at FRIEND OF A FARMER?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FRIEND OF A FARMER was 82 points on May 15, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FRIEND OF A FARMER ever received a Grade C?
- No. FRIEND OF A FARMER has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.