The Classic Diner

117-33 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11418
American
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The Classic Diner has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Queens restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
70
Jun 21, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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
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
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
78
Apr 10, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Classic Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Classic Diner on file is from Sep 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

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

The Classic Diner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Classic Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Classic 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 The Classic Diner inspected?

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