GOOD FRIENDS RESTAURANT

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Overview

GOOD FRIENDS RESTAURANT was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on July 15, 2025 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
9528 AVENUE L
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Cuisine
Chinese
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
7 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06A

Personal cleanliness inadequate

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility

📋 Code Requirements

Clean outer garments; hair restraints; no jewelry; short, clean fingernails; no nail polish

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.13
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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GOOD FRIENDS RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did GOOD FRIENDS RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on July 15, 2025?
GOOD FRIENDS RESTAURANT was closed by the health department on July 15, 2025 with a score of 46 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did GOOD FRIENDS RESTAURANT have?
GOOD FRIENDS 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 06A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06A (Personal cleanliness inadequate) is a critical violation. Food workers must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility