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Good Friends Restaurant

9528 AVENUE L, Brooklyn, 11236

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (9 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Nov 3, 2025

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

    Critical

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Thawing procedure improper.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Nov 3, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Jul 21, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1
Jul 15, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Re-inspection5 (3 critical)
Jun 4, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection9 (5 critical)
Mar 26, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)
Jun 20, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

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