Cosmic Diner

888 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019
American
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Cosmic Diner three times, with records going back to 2023. Cosmic Diner was last inspected on Oct 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Cosmic Diner on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jul 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
74
Mar 28, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. carbon monoxide (co) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
05B
Lighting fixture located over, by or within food storage, preparation, service or display facility, and facility where utensils and equipment are cleaned and stored, which may shatter due to extreme heat, temperature changes or accidental contact; not fitted with shatterproof bulb or shielded and encased, with end caps or other device.
28-03
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cosmic Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cosmic Diner on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cosmic 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 Cosmic Diner.

How does Cosmic Diner compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Cosmic Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Cosmic Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Cosmic Diner have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cosmic 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 Cosmic Diner inspected?

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