Red Flame Diner
67 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Caution — a pest-related violation was found at the latest inspection (4 months ago).
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Mar 31, 2026
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 7 (5 critical) |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 3 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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