Brooklyn Diner
1500 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (7 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 18, 2025
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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