Corky's Diner

2535 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10468
American
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2024, Corky's Diner has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Corky's Diner's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
74
Dec 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Nov 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
74
Jan 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Corky's Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Corky's Diner on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Corky's Diner?

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

How does Corky's Diner compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Corky's Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Corky's Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Corky's Diner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Corky's 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 Corky's Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Corky's Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.