Brooklyn Diner

Hh4L-332 Term B Laguardia Rd, Queens, NY 11371

American

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Brooklyn Diner three times, with records going back to 2023. Brooklyn Diner was last inspected on Jul 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Brooklyn Diner is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

May 22, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

02B

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

06D

Apr 18, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

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

02B

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

06D

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brooklyn Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brooklyn Diner on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brooklyn Diner?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brooklyn Diner.

How does Brooklyn Diner compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Brooklyn Diner most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Brooklyn Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brooklyn Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Brooklyn Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brooklyn Diner is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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