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Grand Canyon Diner

179 7 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
American
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Grand Canyon Diner seven times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Brooklyn restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
61
Nov 15, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Jun 16, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Oct 27, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
86
Oct 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Oct 18, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
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
47

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grand Canyon Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grand Canyon Diner on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grand Canyon Diner?

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

How does Grand Canyon Diner compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Grand Canyon Diner most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Grand Canyon Diner's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grand Canyon Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.

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