Dear Friend Books Health Inspection Grade
American · 343A Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
September 30, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Dear Friend Books currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 30, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
September 30, 2025
- Date
- September 30, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Sep 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Dear Friend Books has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: September 2025 and February 2024. Its latest score was 7, slightly higher than its February 2024 score of 2.
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.
Dear Friend Books's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dear Friend Books's current NYC health grade?
Dear Friend Books currently has a A grade.
When was Dear Friend Books last inspected?
Dear Friend Books was last inspected on September 30, 2025.
What was Dear Friend Books's latest inspection score?
Dear Friend Books's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Dear Friend Books have in its latest inspection?
Dear Friend Books had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Dear Friend Books located?
Dear Friend Books is located at 343A Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11216.
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: 50118799
Last updated: July 3, 2026