Carnegie Diner and Cafe

205 West 57 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

Other

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Carnegie Diner and Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to three.

The pattern that stands out is hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

02B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Mar 3, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

02B

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

06F

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 flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carnegie Diner and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carnegie Diner and Cafe on file is from Apr 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carnegie Diner and Cafe?

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 Carnegie Diner and Cafe.

How does Carnegie Diner and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Carnegie Diner and Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Carnegie Diner and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carnegie Diner and Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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