Waiting on a Friend Health Inspection Grade

American · 206th Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009

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B

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).

B
3 Violations
2 Critical1 Non-Critical

May 1, 2025

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
6 Violations
4 Critical2 Non-Critical

Jun 2, 2023

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
5 Violations
3 Critical2 Non-Critical

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

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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