Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
36
Last inspection
May 12, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
28 / 8
Buddy's currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 12, 2026 found 9 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 36 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
- Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Food adulterated or misbranded. Adulterated or misbranded food possessed, being manufactured, produced, packed, sold, offered for sale, delivered or given away
- The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
- 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.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
May 12, 2026
- Date
- May 12, 2026
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 36
- Critical points
- 28
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 9 (5 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
May 12, 2026
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Buddy's does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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.
Buddy's's latest score: 36
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buddy's's current NYC health grade?
Buddy's currently has a N grade.
When was Buddy's last inspected?
Buddy's was last inspected on May 12, 2026.
What was Buddy's's latest inspection score?
Buddy's's latest inspection score was 36 points.
How many violations did Buddy's have in its latest inspection?
Buddy's had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Buddy's located?
Buddy's is located at 354 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10010.
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: 50177553
Last updated: July 3, 2026