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Grade BAmerican

Woodrow Diner

655 ROSSVILLE AVENUE, Staten Island, 10309

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Apr 3, 2026

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. Carbon Monoxide (CO) level exceeds nine (9) ppm

    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

  • 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

DateResultTypeViolations
Apr 3, 2026Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)
Feb 3, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (3 critical)
Nov 18, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection2 (1 critical)
Jul 25, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (4 critical)
Oct 23, 2023Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (3 critical)
Aug 21, 2023Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (4 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

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

  • 4×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 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.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 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.

  • 13 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
  • 16 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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