Grade AAmericanNo recent inspection

Old John's Diner

148 WEST 67 STREET, Manhattan, 10023

Should you eat here?

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

Last inspected May 7, 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
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
May 7, 2025	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	3 (1 critical)
Mar 26, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (1 critical)
Aug 16, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	6 (2 critical)

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

3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

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