Waiting on a Friend Health Inspection Grade
American · 206th Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
14
Last inspection
November 13, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 2
Waiting on a Friend currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 13, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 14 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Non-Critical
- Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Latest Inspection Details
November 13, 2025
- Date
- November 13, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 14
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 2, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Waiting on a Friend received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2025 with a score of 14.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Waiting on a Friend's latest score: 14
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waiting on a Friend's current NYC health grade?
Waiting on a Friend currently has a B grade.
When was Waiting on a Friend last inspected?
Waiting on a Friend was last inspected on November 13, 2025.
What was Waiting on a Friend's latest inspection score?
Waiting on a Friend's latest inspection score was 14 points.
How many violations did Waiting on a Friend have in its latest inspection?
Waiting on a Friend had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Waiting on a Friend located?
Waiting on a Friend is located at 206th Avenue A in Manhattan, NY 10009.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41134842
Last updated: June 26, 2026