FRIENDS GOURMET DELI in Queens
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 8, 2025
📍 245-05 JERICHO TURNPIKE, Queens, NY 11426 ·
🍽️ Sandwiches
Overview
Friends Gourmet Deli in Queens holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on all 4 inspections conducted between 2022 and 2025, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
FRIENDS GOURMET DELI in Queens: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Sep 8, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
GRADE A
Jul 19, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Apr 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
GRADE A
Nov 4, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
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 imprope...
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FRIENDS GOURMET DELI in Queens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was FRIENDS GOURMET DELI last inspected?
- FRIENDS GOURMET DELI was last inspected on September 8, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is FRIENDS GOURMET DELI's current health grade?
- FRIENDS GOURMET DELI currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has FRIENDS GOURMET DELI had?
- FRIENDS GOURMET DELI has 4 health inspections on record from November 2022 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at FRIENDS GOURMET DELI?
- The worst inspection score recorded at FRIENDS GOURMET DELI was 12 points on September 8, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has FRIENDS GOURMET DELI ever received a Grade C?
- No. FRIENDS GOURMET DELI has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.