Monte Carlo Diner
2162 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10029
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 1, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 1, 2025
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.
CriticalRaw 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
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (1 critical) |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Grade B | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 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.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 48 rodent inspections on record, 15 finding rat activity.
- 2 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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