Liberty Diner

2059 Williamsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10461

American

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Liberty Diner has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Liberty Diner on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Sep 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 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

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

04L

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

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

02B

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

08A

Feb 23, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

02G

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

Dec 19, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

04L

Apr 28, 2022

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

Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.

06F

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/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 Liberty Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Liberty Diner on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Liberty Diner?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths not stored clean and dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Liberty Diner.

How does Liberty Diner compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

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

Has Liberty Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Liberty Diner have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Liberty 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 Liberty Diner inspected?

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

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