New York Diner
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at New York Diner stretching back to 2022. New York Diner was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which New York Diner's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Packs of portioned sliced cheeses flip top unit on cookline.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 4 plastic lids on hot hold unit cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryer.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper boats on cookline. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Observed around door.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine. Operator placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Raw shell eggs placed on cookline at 7:00am with no time marking. Manager placed time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine tested at less than 50ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk cinnamon sugar not labeled. Manager placed label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda syrup boxes and fryer oil on floor in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave Interior oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Across from three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Reach in cooler by fryers gaskets soiled. Fan guard soiled in walk in cooler Racks in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Half of walk in cooler racks replaced. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Half of the shelves have been replaced **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sally Santiago current manager on site no certified food manager card available **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave Interior oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Emailed procedures to operator. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Across from three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler under warmers Broken door handle reach in cooler cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Emailed poster to operator **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Reach in cooler by fryers gaskets soiled. Fan guard soiled in walk in cooler Racks in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep table where slicer is located Wall under three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
50
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and handled clean plates with no handwashing **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying around by walk in cooler **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed pineapple over apple/tomato juice **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On cooks line raw shell eggs at room temp, discussed time as a public health with operator **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler : Cold holding cut lettuce 53, sliced tomatoes 52, sliced cheese 52, raw chicken 51, Cole slaw 52, sliced turkey 53, sliced ham 53, raw shell eggs ambient air 52, sausage links 56, sausage patties in sealed box ambient air 54, butter packs 55 **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler : Cold holding cut lettuce 53, sliced tomatoes 52, sliced cheese 52, raw chicken 51, Cole slaw 52, sliced turkey 53, sliced ham 53, raw shell eggs ambient air 52, sausage links 56, sausage patties in sealed box ambient air 54, butter packs 55 **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Coffee in coffee filters on line not protected **Warning**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sally Santiago current manager on site no certified food manager card available **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave Interior oven **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Across from three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on shelf above prep table **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup on line **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler under warmers Broken door handle reach in cooler cooks line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Reach in cooler by fryers gaskets soiled. Fan guard soiled in walk in cooler Racks in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep table where slicer is located Wall under three compartment sink **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar bin **Warning**
02D-01-5
12
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee's on food storage shelf
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. French fries in walk-in freezer floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Door of walk in freezer door **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Coffee on front counter
08B-12-5
74
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Sep 23, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 2 reachin coolers on cookline
29-49-6
95
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grab bacon with bare hand on cookline Observed employee voluntarily discard bacon **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump drink down hand sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of potatoes stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers on cookline **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New York Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New York Diner on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New York Diner?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New York Diner.
How does New York Diner compare to other restaurants in Valrico?
New York Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Valrico average of 81.
Has New York Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New York Diner have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New York Diner 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 New York Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New York Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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