Tiny's Diner

3603 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Tiny's Diner has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near four violations each time.

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Tiny's Diner squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Jan 23, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
55
Nov 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
74
May 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
67
Mar 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Feb 23, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request• pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds• mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f.• whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request• raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tiny's Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tiny's Diner on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tiny's Diner?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tiny's Diner.

How does Tiny's Diner compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

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

Has Tiny's Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Tiny's Diner have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tiny'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 Tiny's Diner inspected?

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