Waverly Diner

385 6 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10014
American
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Waverly Diner has three inspections in the public record. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Waverly Diner is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 9, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Unclean or cracked whole eggs or unpasteurized liquid, frozen or powdered eggs kept or used.
03C
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
May 17, 2023
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waverly Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waverly Diner on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waverly 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 Waverly Diner.

How does Waverly Diner compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Waverly Diner most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Waverly Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waverly Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waverly 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 Waverly Diner inspected?

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