Grade AAmerican

Galaxy Diner

665 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (8 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jun 12, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical
  • 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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jun 12, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Apr 1, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (3 critical)
Apr 2, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Feb 20, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (2 critical)

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.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 20 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.
  • 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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