The City Diner

NYC Health Dept

65-35 GRAND AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Closed by NYC Health Dept, Jul 2026. Reopened Jul 2026.

7 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 10 critical violations in the last 12 months · closure on record Jul 2026.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by NYC Health Dept on July 28, 2026. Reopened July 28, 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
35
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 3
2026
PASS 1 violation
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
JUL 31
2026
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Facility Condition
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, sm
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
JUL 28
2026
FAIL 13 violations 7 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Critical Food Temperature
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 dur
Not Critical Pest Activity
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, re
Critical Food Temperature
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, co
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical Employee Hygiene
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
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
JUL 28
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
OCT 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Not Critical Sanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
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AUG 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 5 CRITICAL
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Critical Employee Hygiene
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
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
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 liq
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Pest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
AUG 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.

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