Grade AAmericanNo recent inspection

Golden Diner

123 MADISON STREET, Manhattan, 10002

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 27, 2025 · New York City health department

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
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Feb 27, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (2 critical)
Mar 19, 2024	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	4 (1 critical)
May 17, 2023	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	8 (4 critical)
May 20, 2022	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	1 (1 critical)
May 11, 2022	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	4 (3 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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