Farida

32 Cedar Street, Manhattan, NY 10005

Eastern European

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Farida has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Farida's latest score of 61 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

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.

10F

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.

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Oct 20, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

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.

06C

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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.

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Mar 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Nov 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

06A

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

02G

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Nov 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Farida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Farida on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Farida?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Farida.

How does Farida compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Farida most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Farida's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Farida have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Farida means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Farida inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Farida is inspected around two times per year on average.

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