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The City Diner

65-35 Grand Avenue, Queens, NY 11378
American
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The City Diner was last inspected on Oct 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up six violations, compared to 10 violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food, showing up two times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Aug 28, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
19-05
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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The City Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The City Diner on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The City 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 The City Diner.

How does The City Diner compare to other restaurants in Queens?

The City Diner most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has The City Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The City Diner have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around six violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The City Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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