Dear Friend Books
Dear Friend Books has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 30, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dear Friend Books last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dear Friend Books on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dear Friend Books?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dear Friend Books.
How does Dear Friend Books compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?
Dear Friend Books most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.
Has Dear Friend Books' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dear Friend Books have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dear Friend Books means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.