Galaxy Diner

665 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2023, Galaxy Diner has four inspections in the public record. Galaxy Diner was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: five violations versus two before.

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Galaxy Diner on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

02B

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

Apr 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Feb 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

02B

Apr 5, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

04L

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

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Galaxy Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Galaxy Diner on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Galaxy Diner?

Across the inspection record, evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Galaxy Diner.

How does Galaxy Diner compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Galaxy Diner most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Galaxy Diner's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Galaxy Diner have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Galaxy 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 Galaxy Diner inspected?

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

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