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American · 206th Avenue A, Manhattan, NY 10009
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.
Waiting on a Friend currently has a B grade.
Waiting on a Friend was last inspected on November 13, 2025.
Waiting on a Friend's latest inspection score was 14 points.
Waiting on a Friend had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
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: October 30, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Waiting on a Friend received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2025 with a score of 14.
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
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Waiting on a Friend is located at 206th Avenue A in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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