Ellen's Stardust Diner
1650 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 22, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 6 (4 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 5 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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