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Old John's Diner

American · 148 West 67 Street · Manhattan 10023

A Grade A posted 2025-05-07. The most recent inspection (2026-08-11) scored 29 points — 14–27 is B range, 28 or more is C — and a re-inspection will set the new grade.

Inspection history

2026-08-11 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 29

CodeDescriptionCritical
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Critical
04NFilth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.Critical
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10FNon-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.—

2025-05-07 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
06CFood, 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
09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.—
10FNon-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.—

2025-03-26 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 15

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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
10EAccurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment—
10FNon-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.—

2023-08-16 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 22

CodeDescriptionCritical
02GCold 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
06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Critical
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—
10AToilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.—
10FNon-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.—

2023-08-16 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-07Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.—

At this address

GRADE B

15 open HPD violations — 10 class C

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3 food-poisoning reports to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick), shared by 3 restaurants
5 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Food Protection, Food Spoiled, Food Worker Hygiene), shared by 3 restaurants · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Other restaurants at this address: El Fish, Wok City.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

148 West 67 Street

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