Grade AAmericanNo recent inspection

John's Diner

1786 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx, 10472

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected May 14, 2025 · New York City health department

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.
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
May 14, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	2 (2 critical)
Jan 17, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (3 critical)
Jul 24, 2024	Grade B	Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection	4 (2 critical)
Apr 25, 2024	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	5 (3 critical)

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

3×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
2×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×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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