Friend's Tavern

78-11 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Friend's Tavern has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found one violation, down from two violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 17, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Friend's Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Friend's Tavern on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Friend's Tavern?

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 Friend's Tavern.

How does Friend's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Friend's Tavern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Friend's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Friend's Tavern have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Friend's Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.