Old John's Diner

148 West 67 Street, Manhattan, NY 10023
American
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Old John's Diner has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
78
Mar 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
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
78
Aug 16, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Old John's Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Old John's Diner on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Old John's 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 Old John's Diner.

How does Old John's Diner compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Old John's Diner most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Old John's Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old John's Diner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Old John's 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 Old John's Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Old John's Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.