Washington Square Diner
150 WEST 4 STREET, Manhattan, 10012
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jun 4, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jun 4, 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.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 12 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
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