Carnegie Diner and Cafe

250 West 50 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Carnegie Diner and Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Sep 24, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
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
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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 Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

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 Carnegie Diner and Cafe.

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

Carnegie Diner and Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than 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 averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

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.