Fifth Ave Diner

432 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

American

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Fifth Ave Diner has been inspected five times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

02B

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

Dec 7, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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

08A

May 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

02B

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Mar 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

04L

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

08A

Jun 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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

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

06D

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fifth Ave Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fifth Ave Diner on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fifth Ave 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 Fifth Ave Diner.

How does Fifth Ave Diner compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Fifth Ave Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Fifth Ave Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fifth Ave Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fifth Ave 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 Fifth Ave Diner inspected?

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

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