Court Square Diner

45-30 23 Street, Queens, NY 11101

American

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Court Square Diner, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The most common issue across all inspections has been anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided, showing up two times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Court Square Diner is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Sep 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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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

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

06D

Oct 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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

02B

Aug 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

06D

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

08A

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Court Square Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Court Square Diner on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Court Square Diner?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Court Square Diner.

How does Court Square Diner compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Court Square Diner most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Court Square Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Court Square 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 Court Square 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 Court Square Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Court Square Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.

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