Crosstown Diner

2880 Bruckner Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10465
American
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Crosstown Diner, the earliest from 2023. On Sep 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Bronx restaurant, which scores around 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
70
Dec 30, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
78
Nov 19, 2024
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
67
Jul 19, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crosstown Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crosstown Diner on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crosstown Diner?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Crosstown Diner.

How does Crosstown Diner compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Crosstown Diner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Crosstown Diner's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crosstown 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 Crosstown Diner inspected?

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