FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Overview

FRIENDLY RESTAURANT was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on June 26, 2024 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
12-05 40 AVENUE
Queens, NY 11101
Cuisine
Chinese
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
9 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 04J

NYC Health Code Violation 04J

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 04J to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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FRIENDLY RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did FRIENDLY RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on June 26, 2024?
FRIENDLY RESTAURANT was closed by the health department on June 26, 2024 with a score of 83 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did FRIENDLY RESTAURANT have?
FRIENDLY RESTAURANT had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 04J mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04J (NYC Health Code Violation 04J) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 04J to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.