American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
PENNSYLVANIA 6
132 WEST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
A
American · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
FRIEDMAN'S health grade & inspection history
138 WEST 31 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 5, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 5, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 5, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02HCritical violation
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
Score trend
FRIEDMAN'S inspection history
10 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Nov 12, 2024 | — | 23 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
FRIEDMAN'S on the map
Common questions
FRIEDMAN'S inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for FRIEDMAN'S?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 5, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was FRIEDMAN'S last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 5, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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