Murray Hill Diner

222 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Murray Hill Diner has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Murray Hill Diner squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
78
Nov 19, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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
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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
61
Jul 17, 2024
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
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
Apr 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Murray Hill Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Murray Hill Diner on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Murray Hill Diner?

Across the inspection record, “after cooking or removal from hot holding” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Murray Hill Diner.

How does Murray Hill Diner compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Murray Hill Diner most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Murray Hill Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Murray Hill Diner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Murray Hill Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Murray Hill Diner inspected?

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