Fifth Ave Diner
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
74
Score
The Fifth Ave Diner in Brooklyn, NY, has undergone five inspections, with the most recent assessment on March 9, 2026, resulting in a moderate risk designation. Inspectors identified two critical violations involving the improper temperature control of hot and cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items. The facility has consistently received moderate risk ratings throughout its inspection history.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
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
74
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
82
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
82
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
70
Jun 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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
70
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