OLD FRIEND BBQ in East Flushing
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jun 30, 2025
📍 140-08 HOLLY AVENUE, Queens, NY 11355 ·
🍽️ Barbecue
Overview
Old Friend BBQ in East Flushing holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 3 inspections since 2023, the barbecue restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
OLD FRIEND BBQ in East Flushing: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Jun 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in...
GRADE A
Jul 24, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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...
May 17, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possib...
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OLD FRIEND BBQ in East Flushing: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was OLD FRIEND BBQ last inspected?
- OLD FRIEND BBQ was last inspected on June 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is OLD FRIEND BBQ's current health grade?
- OLD FRIEND BBQ currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has OLD FRIEND BBQ had?
- OLD FRIEND BBQ has 3 health inspections on record from May 2023 through June 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at OLD FRIEND BBQ?
- The worst inspection score recorded at OLD FRIEND BBQ was 37 points on May 17, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has OLD FRIEND BBQ ever received a Grade C?
- No. OLD FRIEND BBQ has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.